16 July,2023 08:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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On the eve of the state legislature's monsoon session, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took a dig at the opposition parties stating that they appear to have lost hope and are confused.
Speaking at the press conference, CM Shinde said the opposition parties in Maharashtra are hardly seen anywhere and one has to look for them.
The monsoon session of the state legislature will begin on July 17.
On sunday, the Opposition parties which includes - the Shiv Sena (UBT), the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) boycotted the customary tea party hosted by the government.
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"One needs to look for the opposition in the state. The opposition parties appear to have lost hope...they are confused and bewildered. However, we will not underestimate the opposition irrespective of its strength," he said.
"The state has received investments worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore in various sectors," said CM Shinde, adding that the opposition also needs to appreciate the good work done by the government.
(with inputs from agencies)
