Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has criticized the Maharashtra government, accusing it of delivering empty promises and neglecting the needs of the people. Thackeray, who is on a two-day visit to Aurangabad and Nashik districts, expressed concerns about the government’s track record of making announcements for the Marathwada region without proper implementation.
In a statement to the press, Thackeray questioned the government’s commitment to the region and its history of unfulfilled assurances. Marathwada, consisting of Aurangabad, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Osmanabad, and Parbhani, has long awaited meaningful action, he said.
Thackeray raised concerns about the government’s ability to translate announcements into action, especially in providing aid to farmers affected by excess rainfall and crop losses. Despite crop loss surveys (panchanamas), the promised aid has not reached the affected farmers, leaving them in dire need, he said. Thackeray expressed skepticism about the upcoming special cabinet meeting scheduled in Aurangabad, suggesting that the government should also disclose expenditure details for trips to places like “Gujarat, Guwahati (Assam), and Goa.” This reference alluded to the departure of Eknathi Shinde and his supporters from the Shiv Sena, which led to the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government and the BJP’s return to power.
The cabinet meeting is set to commemorate Marathwada Liberation Day on September 17, an annual event celebrating the region’s integration with India after security forces defeated the Nizam and his Razakar units during the Hyderabad invasion on September 17, 1948.