Mumbai, Oct 13 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Nana Patole on Sunday alleged large-scale corruption in the Shinde-Fadnavis government.
Addressing a joint Press conference here, Patole said though the statue of Shivaji Maharaj in Malvan fell due to corruption and descreated, Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis has not yet apologized.
The Shinde-Fadnavis government has tarnished the legacy of Maharashtra, which is proud of Shivaji Maharaj, Shahu, Phule, and Ambedkar, he said.
The goal of the Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) is to remove the Mahayuti government from power, Patole said.
MVA released a 'Gadaar Panchanama' documenting the black deeds of the Mahabrashtrayuti government in the state.
National President of the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, Chief of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction)Uddhav Thackeray, former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Leader of Opposition Vijay Wadettiwar were among others present at the press conference.
Patole said Law and order have deteriorated in the state, and soon, the public will bring this Mahayuti government down from power.
Maharashtra, he said, has been shaken up by the murder of former Minister and MLA Baba Siddique. Schoolgirls, women, and the public in the state are not safe anymore. Now even the people in power are not safe.
He objected to the appointment of Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police. He described the appointment as unconstitutional and said the Congress had complained to the Election Commission regarding this.
The Congress leader alleged that the ruling party is placing officers of their choice
in key positions and undermining democracy to gain political advantage.
The Mahayuti government has not provided any help to the farmers. The farmers are not benefiting from crop insurance. After the floods, a central team went to Andhra Pradesh, but they did not come to Maharashtra. Every day, seven farmers are committing suicide in Maharashtra, he alleged.
The Copngress leader alleged that this government has shifted all industries and employment opportunities to Gujarat while educated youths are waiting for jobs. This government must be ousted now, added Patole.
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