Opposition’s False Allegations Tarnished Maharashtra’s Image: Fadnavis
Mumbai : In response to opposition parties, led by Congress and Shiv Sena UBT, attempting to corner the government over the ‘ReNew Divestment’ controversy, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has slammed their claims. The opposition alleges that an 18,000-crore rupee investment by ReNew Power Limited, which was expected to generate around 3,000 jobs, has been shifted to Gujarat. However, ReNew has strongly refuted these claims, calling them “misleading and factually incorrect.”
Highlighting the ongoing projects with a 550 MW installed capacity and an additional 2,000 MW under construction with a 15,000 crore rupee investment, ReNew reaffirmed its commitment to Maharashtra. In response, Fadnavis condemned the opposition’s allegations, stating that no project has been moved out of the state.
Despite the company’s clarification, the opposition continues to spread misleading reports, accusing the current administration of negligence and alleging the loss of significant investment to Gujarat. Fadnavis criticized this as part of a malicious campaign against the NDA government, accusing the opposition of disregarding the negative impact these false claims have on Maharashtra’s economic growth and business environment.
Experts argue that such narratives not only mislead but also harm Maharashtra’s reputation and its attractiveness to potential investors. Many political observers believe that the opposition should not jeopardize the state’s interests for political gain. Fadnavis has frequently been targeted by the opposition in the lead-up to both the previous Lok Sabha elections and the upcoming assembly elections.
Regardless of the issue, the opposition seems to place the blame squarely on Fadnavis. However, the ruling government continues to strengthen Maharashtra’s industrial base. Recently, the state inaugurated its first semiconductor manufacturing OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) plant with an investment of 12,035 crore rupees by R.R.P. Electronics Limited. This initiative aims to reduce India’s reliance on imported semiconductor chips and create approximately 400 jobs.
