As the Model Code of Conduct for the municipal elections came into force, there was a last-minute rush of inaugurations and announcements. On Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had three major functions (statue inauguration) for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Kondhwa (Pune), Punyashlok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar in Sangli, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Kolhapur.

Speaking at one of the functions on Monday afternoon, Fadnavis said, “The State Election Commission (SEC) has called for a press briefing. If municipal polls are announced, the Model Code of Conduct will come into effect. Hence, I will have to speed up my schedule so that I can make it to all the functions.”