‘Quit If You Oppose Shaktipeeth Eway': Wadettiwar to Mahayuti Ministers
Nagpur: Launching a sharp attack on the BJP-led Mahayuti govt, Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday dared cabinet ministers Hasan Mushrif and Prakash Abitkar to resign if they truly oppose the controversial Shaktipeeth Highway project, which has triggered widespread protests from farmers.
"If there is genuine opposition, why remain in govt? This drama of opposing decisions while enjoying power is hypocrisy," he said, questioning the moral consistency of ministers who disapprove of policies yet stay in office.
The Shaktipeeth Highway, recently cleared by the state cabinet, has drawn strong criticism from farmers and activists over land acquisition concerns. Wadettiwar took aim at the internal contradictions within the ruling alliance, accusing dissenting ministers of tokenism.
"Just voicing disagreement won't help. Resign and show the courage to stand with people," he said.
He further pointed out that 58% of farmers in Vidarbha were still unable to secure fresh credit, while Anganwadi workers, Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar beneficiaries, and others await their dues. "No money for the poor, but no shortage for extravagance — this is the govt's double standard," he said.
Referring to the recent incident in Pune where a BJP office-bearer allegedly molested a woman constable, Wadettiwar called it 'shocking and shameful'. "If women police officers aren't safe under this regime, what remains of law and order? Both, chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis are from BJP — will justice ever be served under such conditions?" he asked.
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