Shinde visits his village for first time since becoming Maharashtra CM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visited Dare, his village in Satara district, for the first time since occupying the top post of the state

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde (Photo: ANI)
Press Trust of India Pune
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2022 | 6:45 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday visited Dare, his village in Satara district, for the first time since occupying the top post of the state.

He was accorded a warm welcome by the villagers. "I have come to my native village for the first time after taking charge as chief minister. I am overwhelmed by the affection showered on me by the people of the village," he said. There is a big scope for tourism in this western Maharashtra region and the state government will take steps to promote tourism in the area, Shinde said.

Asked about the allocation of portfolios, Shinde said it will happen soon. "Questions were asked when the cabinet expansion will take place. Like the cabinet expansion happened, the allocation of portfolios will also take place soon," he said. Shinde, a senior Shiv Sena minister, rebelled against party chief Uddhav Thackeray in June and brought down the Thackeray-led government by splitting the party.

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Topics :Eknath ShindeMaharashtra

First Published: Aug 12 2022 | 6:45 AM IST

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