Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged agitating sections of the society to come together for the sake of peace and development of the state. In his Independence Day speech, after unfurling the flag at the state secretariat here, Mr. Fadnavis said his government has done everything possible to extend benefits to the existing creamy layer of the reserved categories and backward classes.
The schemes meant for their welfare, growth, and jobs to the youth has been pushed by the government in all forms. Maharashtra has so far grown because fruits of economic growth were divided equally among all the section of the society, and this tradition must continue, he said.
Growth vital
“The economic growth of the State has been vital for development of backward and poorer sections of society. We must keep in mind that the unrest was never spread, and social harmony maintained because of this division,” he said.
Maharashtra has been lately grappling with protests from various sections of the society agitating to demand reservations in jobs and education. Earlier this month, a combined bandh call was given by the Marathas, Dhangars and farmers, all pressing for different sets of demands from the government.
Lauding the performance of the State even during times of farm crisis and drought, Mr. Fadnavis said Maharashtra’s performance on the development, ease of business, liveable cities and investment indexes is commendable. The CM claimed his government has outdone the growth and progress made in the past 15 years in just three years of its tenure.
Committed to farmers
“In the 15 years of the past regimes, the government had bought grains worth ₹ 450 crore. We have already bought grains worth ₹8,000 crore in the last three years. This is our commitment to the farmers of this state,” he said.
The results of the implementation of the Ease of Business programmes are being seen, resulting in jobs and more investments in the State. A total of eight lakh jobs and 47% of total investment coming in the country have come into Maharashtra, he said. “It is for this reason we need to keep the harmony and social fabric intact,” ” said Mr. Fadnavis.
