Maharashtra's Unseen Realities: Curtain Over Poverty During Modi and Shah's Visits

Congress leader Nana Patole has launched a scathing critique against the recent visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, arguing they bring no tangible benefits to Maharashtra.

Patole alleges that funds are being stealthily redirected from the state to Bihar in preparation for upcoming elections. He further highlights the inconvenience caused by the visits, citing massive traffic disruptions, and points out unaddressed issues such as farmer suicides and the unrealized Diwali relief funds promised by Shah.

Additionally, Congress has accused the BJP of obscuring slums with curtains to conceal poverty during these visits. Congress leader Sachin Sawant parallels this to previously similar efforts during high-profile events, criticizing the BJP of being insensitive and disconnected from the plight of Mumbai’s impoverished communities.