Opposition can't decide its leader, Modi's victory in 2024 is certain: Maharashtra CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would certainly win the 2024 general election as the Opposition has failed to decide on a leader.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on July 15 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would certainly win the 2024 general election as the Opposition has failed to decide on a leader.

Speaking at ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ (Government at your Doorstep) program, he also said that NCP leader Ajit Pawar joining the Shiv Sena-BJP government in the State will make it “faster”.

“We have 200 MLAs and MPs with us (in Maharashtra). There will be no discrimination. Injustice will not be done to anyone," Mr. Shinde said.

Even though opposition leaders are trying to come together to defeat Mr. Modi in the next Lok Sabha elections, they could not decide on a leader, he said, adding, "This has made PM Modi's victory certain." Ajit Pawar too has reposed faith in Mr. Modi's leadership now, Mr. Shinde said, adding that the prime minister is receiving praise wherever he goes.

Mr. Modi got the chance to address the U.S. Congress twice and recently France's highest honour was conferred on him, the Shiv Sena leader said.

"With Ajit Pawar's inclusion, the State government will become faster and decisions will be taken quicker," he said, referring to Mr. Pawar joining the government as Deputy Chief Minister on July 2.

Works such as the Metro project in Mumbai and Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway had come to a halt earlier, but his government "removed the speed-breakers", Shinde said.