BJP will work as effective opposition: Fadnavis after announcing resignation

Nov 26, 2019

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis quit as Maharashtra Chief Minister amid twists and turns in Maharashtra scuffle.While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Fadnavis said, “In elections clear majority was given to Mahayuti and BJP got maximum 105 seats. We contested with Shiv Sena, but this mandate was for BJP because BJP won 70 percent seats out of all seats we contested.” He added, “We waited for them (Shiv Sena) for a long time but they didn't respond and instead talked to Congress-NCP. People who never stepped outside Matoshree(Thackeray residence) to meet anyone were going door to door to make government with NCP and Congress. After this I'll go to Raj Bhavan and tender my resignation. I wish them all the best whoever will form the govt. But that will be a very unstable govt as there is huge difference of opinions.” “The hunger for power is such that now Shiv Sena leaders are even willing to ally with Sonia Gandhi. I doubt that this three-wheeler govt will be stable but BJP will work as an effective opposition and try to raise the voice of people. We had decided that we will never indulge in horse trading, that we will never try to break away any MLA. Those who said that we indulge in horse trading bought the entire horse stable,” he further added. Earlier today, Ajit Pawar also resigned as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra a day ahead of Floor test as ordered by the Supreme Court.