Updated On: 12 March, 2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Former CM expresses discontent over exclusion from Bhoomi Pujan, accuses rivals of wrongfully claiming credit for the project

Devendra Fadnavis said he was not invited to the Bhoomi Pujan of Coastal Road. File pic/Ashish Raje
Former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his discontent during the opening ceremony of the southbound lanes of the Coastal Road on Monday. Fadnavis, who calimed to played a pivotal role in securing permission for the project, said that despite his contribution, he was not invited to the Bhoomi Pujan.
“I was the chief minister of the state. I could have taken back the project from the BMC and handed it over to MMRDA and MSRDC, but I didn’t do that. People will know now who is big-hearted and who isn’t,” said Fadnavis.