Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday hinted at relief for the common man in the upcoming state budget, but at the same time signalled the introduction of corrective and discipline-oriented measures where required. Addressing the media after the customary tea party and cabinet meeting in Mumbai, the CM stated that all suggestions made by the late Ajit Pawar would be incorporated into the budget.

Fadnavis stated that the budget had been meticulously prepared by Pawar. “Ajit Pawar worked very hard to present a good budget. Unfortunately, due to his demise, the responsibility has now come to me,” he said, describing Pawar as a disciplined and strict finance minister who was clear about what could and could not be done.