Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that his government was taking all necessary steps to transform Mumbai into a "modern, all-inclusive city", and build a "progressive" state, reported the PTI.

Replying to a debate on the Opposition-sponsored 'last week's motion' in the legislative assembly, CM Fadnavis said that there will be a chorus of claims in the coming months (ahead of civic elections) about attempts to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra.

"I want to tell everyone, no one, no matter who he is, can take Mumbai away from Maharashtra," CM Fadnavis said.