The tone of the opposition seems to be changing regarding Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. First the leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT) and now Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) are praising him. This development has come to light at a time when discussions about reconciliation are also gaining momentum in the Pawar family. Senior NCP leader and Baramati MP Supriya Sule has described Fadnavis as a leader who works seriously.
Supriya Sule praised Fadnavis
Indian Express While talking to Supriya Sule praised Chief Minister Fadnavis’s visit to Gadchiroli. He said, “Devendra Fadnavis has been in action since day one. It seems that he is working actively alone. Other ministers do not appear to be active like this.”
Sule further said that former Home Minister and NCP leader RR Patil had earlier taken the responsibility of Gadchiroli district. Now it is good to see that Fadnavis has continued the process of development there.
Reaction of BJP leaders
BJP leaders termed this praise of Supriya Sule as surprising. A senior BJP leader said, “Fadnavis has always been the target of NCP. From 2014 till now, NCP leaders have made scathing attacks on Fadnavis. This praise from Sule is really unexpected.”
the leader Badlapur incident Referring to, he said, “Then Sule had called Fadnavis ‘part time home minister’. Now his appreciation is very important.”
Shiv Sena (UBT) also praised
Uddhav Thackeray’s party Shiv Sena (UBT) is also among those praising Fadnavis. party mouthpiece face Fadnavis’ efforts to transform Gadchiroli district into a ‘Steel City’ were appreciated.
Calling Fadnavis ‘Deva Bhau’, the editorial wrote, “He started a new chapter of development by visiting Gadchiroli on New Year’s Eve. “With Fadnavis’s efforts, it seems that there will be positive changes in the lives of tribals in the district.”
Fadnavis’ plans in Gadchiroli
Fadnavis’s activism in Gadchiroli, a Naxal-affected area, has also impressed the opposition.
- The Chief Minister has prepared a blueprint for the ‘Steel City’ project to transform the district into an industrial hub.
- The focus has been on development work to improve the standard of living of the tribal community.
What does the opposition’s praise indicate?
According to political analysts, the praise of Fadnavis by opposition leaders is certainly unexpected, but there could be several possible reasons behind it:
- Change in political environment: This changed stance of the opposition may be an indication of a new strategy amid efforts for reconciliation in the Pawar family.
- Fadnavis’s personal image: His working style as Chief Minister has many times impressed opposition leaders.
- Preparation for the upcoming elections: The opposition may reorganize its political strategies.
