Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Sunday discussed the challenges arising from the large number of ministers and the allocation of departments. He stated, "Due to the high number of ministers, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis needed to assign departments to all. Naturally, some ministers are satisfied while others are not." After the departmental allocation by CM Devendra Fadnavis, Pawar emphasized that pending projects will soon commence.
Ajit Pawar to Take Charge from Monday
While attending events in his Baramati constituency, Pawar pointed out that the cabinet consists of only six state ministers, leaving 36 positions as cabinet ministers. Ajit Pawar now holds the finance portfolio. He assured that office operations will begin Monday and highlighted that many projects paused due to the election code of conduct in November. The Deputy CM assured, "We've received several letters concerning pending projects. Give us some time, and every project will be completed,"
Budget Session to Begin in March
Pawar announced that the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly's budget session will commence on March 3 in Mumbai. He expressed his intent to collaborate closely with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde to prepare the budget. The Home, Energy, Law and Justice, General Administration, and Information and Public Relations departments remain under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has been assigned Urban Development, Housing, and Public Works (Public Enterprises). Ajit Pawar has taken charge of Finance, Planning, and State Excise departments. Pawar stressed that after receiving department responsibilities, ministers are touring their constituencies and assured that pending tasks would begin shortly.
