Fadnavis Briefs PM Modi On Maharashtra Projects, Dismisses Speculation Over Delhi Shift

17 Aug : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and briefed him on major development roadmaps, infrastructure projects and Centre-State initiatives in the state.

Fadnavis submitted a comprehensive memorandum seeking central assistance for state projects and also held meetings with Union ministers. He dismissed speculation that his visit could signal a shift to national politics.

Speaking to reporters, CM Fadnavis said the meeting with PM Modi focused on accelerating major development and infrastructure works in Maharashtra.

“I met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and briefed him on the administration and various ongoing projects in Maharashtra. I also submitted updates on joint Centre-State initiatives and detailed the support expected from the Central Government. Whenever we seek assistance and hold discussions, it yields positive outcomes, and today’s discussion was equally fruitful,” he stated.

The discussions covered highway networks, railway links, metro expansion and river-linking projects. Fadnavis presented progress reports on infrastructure, industrial and social sector projects and sought enhanced central support for joint schemes.

He described the Prime Minister’s guidance as motivating and said the meeting generated positive energy.

He said, “I called on and met our global leader, the nation’s beloved PM Hon Narendra Modi Ji in New Delhi today. We had a detailed discussion on various topics. I briefed him on the progress of numerous developmental projects and requested more support from GoI on the joint Centre-State projects. Meeting our PM Sir was motivating, and it invoked positive energy. I’m ever grateful to Him for the perpetual and precious guidance on developmental issues and for the strong support to Maharashtra.”

The Prime Minister’s Office also acknowledged the meeting, posting on X, it said, “Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri @Dev_Fadnavis met Prime Minister @narendramodi.”

Fadnavis Rejects Delhi Shift Speculation

Asked about opposition speculation over his Delhi visit, Fadnavis said he remained committed to serving Maharashtra from Mumbai.

“Whether I am in Delhi or Mumbai, rumours inevitably start. Many idle people take pleasure in gossiping about me, so let them enjoy themselves. Whatever wild assumptions they want to make, or kites and balloons they want to fly, let them go ahead,” he said.

Fadnavis also met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, discussing a JICA-funded project and pending environmental and forest clearances.