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CM Eknath Shinde hints at alliance for BMC elections; Is MNS the one?

In the next three years, we will try to transform Mumbai, said Eknath Shinde

CM Eknath Shinde hints at alliance for BMC elections; Is MNS the one?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various development projects in Mumbai on Thursday January 19, 2023. It is believed that the Shinde-Fadnavis government in a way is preparing for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections by inaugurating development works and bhoomipujan of some works. However, this time,  the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister have announced the possible alliance. The Chief Minister said that their double engine government did a lot of projects for Mumbai. Now just wait and watch what development a triple engine will do for Mumbai. Who will be the part of the alliance, is now a topic of discussion.

"We want to develop Mumbai and want to change the face of Mumbai. We want to do what has not been done in the last 25 years. No matter how much someone criticises, our work is being appreciated by Mumbaikars. We are trying to bring back those mumbaikars who left this city. In the next three years, we will try to transform Mumbai", said Eknath Shinde.

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Mentioning the BMC elections, the Maharashtra CM appealed that for Mumbai’s development they will change their double engine to triple engine.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, however, repeatedly mentioned the double engine in his speech. He said, “Due to the presence of double engine government, decisions were made and implemented in a swift manner in the last six months in Maharashtra. Since there was no double engine government in Maharashtra in the middle period, work was being hampered. The BMC has a lot of money, but it should be properly utilised. What is the use of just having money in the bank? It should be used for the public.”



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Will MNS join the Shinde-Fadnavis government?

Ever since the Shinde-Fadnavis government has come to power in the state, the closeness of the ruling party to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has not been hidden. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited MNS chief Raj Thackeray's residence in the last six months since the swearing-in ceremony. Both the leaders have good relations with Raj Thackeray. Also, after the 2019 assembly elections, Raj Thackeray has openly raised the issue of Hindutva and has indirectly challenged Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray.

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