Need to keep good relations with Centre, work happens on ground, not online: Maharashtra CM taunts Uddhav
Speaking at the ABP conclave, Shinde said one needed to keep ego aside for the state, a swipe at Thackeray, who as chief minister of the Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation between 2019 and 2022, often sparred with the Narendra Modi government.
Stressing it is important to have good working relations with the Centre to fuel growth in the state, Shinde said, "To achieve growth, one needs to get on the field.You can't get things done online or through Facebook.
A chief minister has to keep ego aside when dealing with the Centre to get funds for development."
The Bharatiya Janata Party would routinely accuse Thackeray of ruling from his private residence 'Matoshree' in suburban Bandra in the metropolis and not undertaking tours to the districts, despite the crippling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020.
Queried on the Election Commission choosing his faction as the real Shiv Sena and giving it the bow and arrow symbol, Shinde said, "The Shiv Sena is founded by Balasaheb ThackerayMost of the Shiv Sena MLAs, MPs, (former) corporators are with me.".
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently made a statement regarding the importance of maintaining good relations with the Centre in order to secure development funds. He took a swipe at his former leader, Uddhav Thackeray, by suggesting that work gets done on the ground and not simply online or from home. Shinde's commentary highlights the challenges of state governance in India, where regional leaders must navigate complex political relationships and balance the needs of their constituents with the demands of the central government. This is a common struggle in Indian politics, where public administration is often characterized by power struggles and competing interests. Nevertheless, Shinde's message serves as a reminder that effective political communication and leadership are crucial for driving progress and development at the state level.