Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday criticised the Opposition for working a marketing campaign in opposition to EVMs whereas demanding polling on poll papers particularly after their defeat within the November 20 Meeting polls, saying that “EVM means each vote for Maharashtra”.Â
In his reply to the talk on the Governor’s tackle within the Maharashtra Meeting, Fadnavis informed the Opposition: “Settle for the mandate with an open thoughts. Till you introspect, your scenario will stay the identical.” He claimed that the Opposition’s marketing campaign in opposition to EVMs was additionally meant to disrespect the Structure.
Quoting poet Mirza Ghalib, the Maharashtra Chief Minister mentioned: “Dhul chehere pe thi, aaina saf karata raha” (mud was on face however saved cleansing the mirror). He reiterated that the Opposition ought to introspect by accepting the ballot mandate as a substitute of blaming the EVMs. He mentioned that the BJP and the MahaYuti didn’t blame the EVMs for the disappointing efficiency within the Lok Sabha polls.
“We didn’t blame EVMs. We misplaced due to the faux narrative however, after self introspection, we took the corrective steps,” Fadnavis mentioned. He thanked the individuals for MahaYuti’s landslide victory.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the slogan of ‘Ek Hai To Protected Hai’. The individuals have supported PM Modi’s slogan. The individuals united and voted for the MahaYuti which bought nearly 50 per cent of the votes,” he mentioned, including: “I’m a contemporary Abhimanyu, I can penetrate (by way of) … that’s the reason I’m standing right here. I give credit score for this to the BJP and the individuals.”
Fadnavis additional mentioned that the faux narrative shall be replied by a direct narrative, including that he’s there to demolish the opposition’s faux narrative about EVMs. He additionally took a dig on the Opposition saying that after they win the elections then they declare it was the victory of democracy and after they lose they allege it was the homicide of democracy.
“I’m stunned as a veteran politician and NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar has raised the EVM challenge saying small states are given to India bloc whereas huge states to BJP and allies. Sharad Pawar by no means commented on EVMs previously however this time he has raised doubts over EVMs,” he mentioned. Fadnavis, in a lighter vein, mentioned that Ajit Pawar, who has change into the Deputy Chief Minister for the sixth time, may also change into the Chief Minister sooner or later.
