The trial run of Mumbai Metro-2A and Metro-7, which is ready to make the journey of Mumbaikars even superfast, was inaugurated in the presence of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat and other important leaders. Speaking on the occasion organized by MMRDA, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar criticized the Modi government at the Center.
Union Minister of State Ramdas Athavale was also present at the event organized by MMRDA. In his speech, Ramdas Athavale said, "If there are any demands of the state, tell me, I will try my best to reach that center and help." On this, Ajit Pawar made two important demands to Ramdas Athavale and targeted the Modi government.
"Ramdas Athavale told me and the Chief Minister to let me know if we need any help from the Center. My only request to Ramdas Athavale is that if you are at the Center, remind Prime Minister Narendra Modi that when cyclone Tauktae hit, Modi only visited Gujarat and immediately announced Rs 1,000 crore aid. But why didn't he come to Maharashtra? It is not yet known. 1000 crore was given to Gujarat. Give Maharashtra whatever he think is right", Ajit Pawar said in his speech.
Ajit Pawar also commented on the rising cost of petrol and made another request to Ramdas Athavale. "Various infrastructure facilities are being set up in Mumbai and more work will be done in the near future. But the price of petrol has now reached Rs 100 in some cities. Therefore, Athavale Saheb, asked the Center to pay attention to the price of petrol as well, "advised Ajit Pawar.