Maharashtra Congress Slams Maha Vikas Aghadi Over Deteriorating Law and Order

Nagpur — The Maharashtra Congress on Saturday criticized the BJP-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government over the state’s deteriorating law and order, questioning how ordinary people can feel safe when celebrities and village officials are being attacked.

State unit chief Nana Patole claims the state has descended into lawlessness. He cited the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan in Mumbai and the murder of a sarpanch in Massajog as evidence of a growing problem.

“Criminals have developed a mindset that no one can harm them,” Patole said. “While the Home Minister is primarily responsible for law and order, what else can one expect when 65% of the Cabinet ministers are tainted?”

Patole urged people not to view the attacks through the prism of caste or religion. “In the Maharashtra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, there is no room for caste or religious bias,” he said. “People from all communities should feel safe in this state.”

Patole highlighted Somnath Suryavanshi's death in Parbhani due to police brutality. He said linking such incidents to caste or religion would be wrong.

“The Maratha-OBC conflict was orchestrated by the BJP alliance government, sidelining the core issues faced by the people,” he said. “Farmers are not getting fair prices for their produce, suicides are increasing, debt burdens are growing, youth are grappling with unemployment, and inflation is skyrocketing. These are the real issues. Everyone must raise their voice against the government instead of falling into caste or religious disputes.”

Patole accused the BJP-led alliance government of hypocrisy regarding the “Ladki Bahin” scheme. He said the scheme was used to win votes in the assembly elections by extending its benefits to all sisters. Now, the BJP alliance has found flaws in the scheme’s transparency.

“Why didn’t these flaws and transparency issues come up while seeking votes?” Patole asked. “Why is there a need for verification after forming the government? Ministers are now threatening to recover funds from bogus beneficiaries, exposing the true face of the BJP alliance. However, as per their announcement, every sister must be given 2,100 rupees without exceptions.”

Regarding the chief minister’s trip to Davos, Patole said, “Even Shinde took industrialists from the state on a similar tour earlier. Devendra Fadnavis should not imitate him. The BJP government claims Maharashtra is number one in the industrial sector, but the reality is different. The state is on decline. Do not squander public funds under the pretense of seeking investments in Davos.”