Fadnavis blasts Oppn over politicization of student protests, defends police; confirms strict drought mitigation steps

Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack on the opposition, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused certain political factions of attempting to undermine constitutional institutions, delegitimize democratic systems, and foster radical leftist ideologies under the guise of student agitations. Addressing a comprehensive range of pressing state issues during his media interaction, Fadnavis firmly defended the Mumbai Police, dismissed opposition narratives surrounding ongoing student protests, outlined swift administrative relief for drought-hit regions, and clarified the government's stance on local political developments. Dismissing allegations leveled by the Mumbai Congress, Fadnavis praised the local police force as thorough professionals who do…