'Chavan is a man of action'

Updated on: 17 April,2009 09:15 AM IST |
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Mahadev Shelar, general secretary and spokesperson of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, says he is confident of a good show

Mahadev Shelar, general secretary and spokesperson of Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, says he is confident of a good show

According to you, what are the achievements of the government in the state?

The UPA government has tried to better the employment and economic scene in Maharashtra. Besides, the UPA and PDA governments have ensured better rail connectivity for Osmanabad, Latur and Beed.

Vilasrao Deshmukh and Shivraj Patil helped set up a training centre for the Border Security Force in Latur. The PDA government's work on power projects has pushed the Vidarbha region to the forefront. And for the last five years, Vilasrao Muttemvar has been working for the all-round development of the Vidarbha region and Nagpur city in particular.
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Do you think Ashok Chavan is the right man to lead the party in the state?
To help India'su00a0 development, we need leaders who will go that extra mile. In his brief stint as chief minister, Chavan has shown that he is a man of action and is committed to the welfare of the people. He has followed in his father's footsteps and led the Congress' development efforts.
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What are Chavan's achievements?
Chavan was instrumental in beautifying Nanded city for the 'Guru ki Gaddi' ceremony even before he became CM. He has also spearheaded all-round development of the district. He implemented the IT scheme for the entire state and is trying to get Marathwada a broad-gauge railway line. From all this, it's clear what all he can achieve.

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