Fadnavis ups attack on 'Missing Link' critics, dubs them 'bhatka gardabh', 'suparibaaz'; taunts Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has come to the defense of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway project, while also taking aim at critics with disdainful comments. In the assembly, he referred to Raj Thackeray as nothing more than a mimicry artist, cautioning that spreading misinformation tarnishes the reputation of Maharashtra as a whole. His remarks have sparked backlash from opposition leaders, who are quick to challenge his statements.
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