Speaking to reporters, the Maharashtra Minister said, "We cannot endorse Nawab Malik, and this was our stand in the assembly elections last year. We have stuck to it now, and we will have the same stand in future as well"

The legislator highlighted that development work in Latur district has gained strong momentum with ample funding from both the Central and state governments. However, he criticised Opposition leaders for “blaming the government to cover up their own failures”, instead of focusing on their responsibilities