Maharashtra CM expresses confidence that Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena, BJP will complete its tenure

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed confidence that the Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will complete its tenure and will win the next elections.

He was replying to the opposition's charges in the Legislative Assembly on the last day of the state legislature's winter session. Mr. Shinde said that people in the state have responded positively to his government's performance which is evident from the landslide victory of ruling in the recent gram panchayat elections.

Talking about his government's record in the last six months, he said that the government has approved industrial projects worth 70,000 crore rupees.

He also assured the house that henceforth no Industry will go out of state. The Chief Minister said that rice growers will be given bonus per hectare. He said that his government is giving special emphasis for the



development of Vidarbha region. He added that 75 thousand government jobs will be created in near future for the youth. Mr. Shinde mentioned that plans are afoot to build helipads in taluka places and develop facilities for night landing.

Talking about health infrastructure plans, he said that free medical treatment for poor people will be started soon. He also said that government will soon start 52 new hospitals in Mumbai.

He informed that under Nirbhaya Safe City project special activities are being undertaken in Mumbai ensuring women's safety. He also said that the number of crimes has been come down in the past six months. He added that 18000 police personnel has been appointed.

The Chief Minister also criticised the previous Udhdhav Thackeray government for lack of political will to take strong decision for the progress of the state.