Need to introspect if political fragmentation affects people's welfare: Narayan Rane
The Hindu
Narayan Rane criticizes political fragmentation in Maharashtra, predicts BJP-led alliance victory in upcoming Assembly polls.
Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, former chief minister Narayan Rane has said the need of the hour is to introspect if the fragmented political scenario in the state is conducive to people's welfare and their interests.
The repeated change in ideology and even constituency impacts the state's economy and the fiscal deficit is growing, BJP leader Mr. Rane told PTI while coming down heavily on Shiv Sena (UBT) head and former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray.
Mr. Rane feels the ruling Mahayuti (comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar's NCP) has an edge in the Assembly polls, scheduled on November 20, due to BJP's strong leadership at the Centre.
But at the same time, he also said, "We (everyone) need to introspect whether political fragmentation impacts people's welfare and interests." Notably, the Shiv Sena split after a rebellion led by Eknath Shinde in June 2022. Mr. Shinde then joined hands with the BJP to form government.
The NCP founded by Sharad Pawar also split last year when Ajit Pawar and several other MLAs joined the Shinde-headed government.
On the raging Maratha quota issue in Maharashtra, Mr. Rane said as per Articles 14 and 15(4) of the Constitution, state government has powers to conduct a survey to ascertain social, economic and education backwardness and provide reservations.
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