Eknath Shinde Meets PM Modi, Discusses Maharashtra Development and Farmer Relief

By A Staff Reporter

Delhi: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, describing the interaction as a Diwali courtesy visit that also focused on key developmental and relief issues concerning the state.

Speaking after the meeting, Shinde said, “It was a visit on the occasion of Diwali, and I’m thankful that he took time out for me. During the meeting, we discussed the development of Maharashtra. PM talked about the progress made in the past three years, including projects he had inaugurated.”

He added that the Prime Minister expressed concern over the recent floods affecting several regions of Maharashtra and the hardships faced by farmers. “He was concerned about the flood situation affecting farmers in Maharashtra, with assurances of continued central government support,” Shinde said.

Shinde also commented on the upcoming Bihar elections, expressing confidence in the National Democratic Alliance’s prospects. “As far as Bihar is concerned, NDA will win, because Prime Minister Modi has worked tirelessly for the state’s development. The central and state governments continue to work together, and the public trusts the NDA to deliver on that promise,” he remarked.