Maha CM congratulates PM Modi on historic 12-year term
Mumbai, June 10
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said India has evolved from a Samarth Bharat into a Viksit Bharat. He lauded major national achievements under the Prime Minister's leadership, including lifting 25 crore citizens out of poverty and transitioning India into a defence-exporting nation.
In a letter, Fadnavis extended his heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing an unprecedented 12 years in office. He hailed PM Modi as the "longest serving elected Prime Minister in Bharat's history" and expressed deep gratitude for his unwavering support towards Maharashtra's infrastructure and development projects.
The Chief Minister recalled how the Prime Minister swiftly approved a special package in 2015 for Maharashtra's severely drought-affected regions, enabling the completion of over 100 crucial irrigation projects in Vidarbha, Marathwada, and North Maharashtra.
Fadnavis credited PM Modi for key cultural milestones, including the inclusion of 11 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the granting of Classical Language status to Marathi, and the establishment of Babasaheb Ambedkar's memorials in both London and Mumbai (Indu Mill).
He credited the central government for accelerating mega-projects that had been delayed for decades, such as the Navi Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai Metro-3, metro networks in Nagpur and Pune, Samruddhi Mahamarg, Atal Setu, and the Coastal Road.
Fadnavis highlighted the upcoming Vadhavan Port, describing it as an iconic project poised to shape the national economy for the next 50 years and generate over 10 lakh jobs. He also noted the expansion of the Amravati Textile Park into a Mega Textile Park, alongside developments in the AURIC City and Dighi Port.
The Chief Minister emphasised that Gadchiroli is actively transforming into the nation's "Green Steel Hub". He asserted that the region will serve as a national model of development following the successful elimination of Naxalism.
The letter arrives at a critical juncture as Maharashtra faces the immediate impacts of climate change, with the spectre of El Niño looming and an expectedly delayed monsoon. However, expressing full confidence in the state's resilience, Fadnavis noted that the backing of the central government gives Maharashtra the confidence to state it "will not stop now".
The Chief Minister wished PM Modi the very best for the journey ahead and requested his continued blessings and guidance to further advance Maharashtra's development.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Fadnavis ji is absolutely right! I've seen the Navi Mumbai Airport project finally moving after 20 years of just talk. But I'm worried about Gadchiroli becoming "Green Steel Hub" - are we ensuring local tribals get jobs and don't get displaced? Development must be inclusive.
12 years and still going strong! The number of stalled projects revived is incredible - Atal Setu, Samruddhi Mahamarg, Pune Metro. But I wish they'd focus equally on improving rural roads and water supply in drought-prone areas. Vidarbha farmers still struggle despite those irrigation projects.
I moved from Canada to Pune last year and can see the difference. Infrastructure in Pune Metro and Samruddhi Mahamarg is world-class. But water shortages in summer remain a major issue. Hopefully the delayed monsoon won't hit farmers hard. Modi's development drive is impressive but climate change needs urgent attention too.
All well and good, but where is the mention of Mumbai's potholes, flooding in low-lying areas, and the never-ending traffic? 😅 Jokes aside, Babasaheb Ambedkar memorials in London and Mumbai - now that's something that needed to happen for decades. Some things Modi got right!
Amazing how quickly things change when you have stable leadership. 12 years ago, our defence forces were importing everything. Now we're exporting! And that Vadhavan Port with 10 lakh jobs? Bhai, that's game-changing for Konkan region. Modi hai to mumkin hai! 🇮🇳
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