Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy and state Finance & Planning Minister Ajit Pawar arrived at the Vidhan Bhavan on Monday morning for Maharashtra Budget Session 2025. The state's budget will be presented a week later, on March 10 (PICS/X, Deputy CMO)
Updated On: 2025-03-03 11:18 AM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
On the eve of the Maharashtra Budget Session 2025 on Sunday, Fadnavis along with his deputies, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, held a press conference. The CM dismissed speculation of a 'cold war' with Shinde, and mocked Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) lawmaker Sanjay Raut, quipping he wants to compete with the legendary screenwriting duo Salim-Javed
The state government is committed to presenting a well-balanced budget during the upcoming legislative session, ensuring that financial discipline does not impact capital expenditure, CM Fadnavis said during the press conference. He also assured that no flagship scheme would be discontinued
Two significant discussions will take place during the session. On March 8, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, there will be a special discussion marking the 300th birth anniversary of Maratha Queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Additionally, a two-day discussion will be held on the Constitution as part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations
The session will also see debates on five bills, with an emphasis on positive and detailed discussions on all subjects, including the participation of new legislators
The Mahayuti comprises the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party
