Devendra Fadnavis is set to take the oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for the third time today. His strategic prowess played a crucial role in securing a massive majority for the Mahayuti alliance. However, governing Maharashtra presents a greater challenge than winning elections. The previous Mahayuti government made numerous promises, creating high expectations among the people. Meeting these expectations will be no easy task. Additionally, Fadnavis will need to manage his colleagues carefully to avoid internal conflicts and blackmailing. Here are the five major challenges he will face immediately after taking office.
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1. Fulfilling Scheme Promises
Before the assembly elections, numerous concessions were announced. The government must prioritize fulfilling these promises efficiently to stabilize the financial situation. Mahayuti promised to increase the Ladki Behan scheme amount from ₹1,500 to ₹2,100 per month and the Kisan Samman Nidhi from ₹12,000 to ₹15,000. Additionally, there are promises of loan waivers for farmers and increased old age pensions. With the state’s debt at ₹7.82 lakh crore, fulfilling these promises without compromising essential infrastructure development will be challenging.
2. Winning the BMC Elections
Winning the BMC elections is as crucial as winning state assembly elections. The Shiv Sena (UBT) will likely try to capitalize on the BJP’s decision to remove Eknath Shinde from the CM post. Fadnavis must secure a victory in the BMC elections to maintain a strong hold on the government.
3. Managing Political Partners
Political stability requires more than just a legislative majority. Fadnavis must manage his colleagues efficiently, as one is bitter about losing the CM chair, and the other has long desired it. An advisory trinity involving both junior partners, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, could help in making balanced policy decisions.
4. Retaining Projects in Maharashtra
The Mahayuti government faced criticism for losing major projects to Gujarat. Recently, Vedanta’s chip factory and the Tata-Airbus C-295 transport aircraft project moved to Gujarat. Fadnavis must ensure that no more projects leave Maharashtra and prove his capability to retain investments in the state.
5. Addressing Maratha Reservation
The Maratha community holds significant political influence in Maharashtra. The opposition will likely try to instigate Eknath Shinde against the government. Jarange Patil, a key figure in the Maratha reservation movement, has had issues with Fadnavis. Uddhav Thackeray might also exploit the situation to strengthen his position. Fadnavis must navigate these challenges carefully to maintain stability.
Conclusion
In addition to these challenges, Fadnavis will need to simplify rules for small businesses to boost employment and economic development. The people of Maharashtra expect economic growth, job creation, and better law and order from the Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government.
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