Shinde misses key meeting on housing schemes led by Fadnavis
timesofindia.indiatimes.com — February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde did not attend a meeting led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to review social sector schemes, including housing initiatives. This absence has sparked speculation about tensions between the two leaders. Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister, was present at the meeting, which focused on accelerating housing projects using the Social Responsibility Fund. Fadnavis emphasized the need to meet housing targets. Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut mentioned that a Shinde Sena MLA indicated Shinde feels humiliated for not being appointed as Chief Minister.