Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Article /
‘More development funds become available when one is in power’
Updated On: 11 March, 2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Former Sena (UBT) MLA Ravindra Waikar cites list of reasons for switching to Shinde-led Shiv Sena at grand function on Sunday
Listen to this article :
Ravindra Waikar (in orange scarf) joins the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena after quitting Shiv Sena (UBT) in the presence of Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar (right) at Varsha bungalow, Malabar Hill, on Sunday evening. Pic/Satej Shinde
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA and former minister of state Ravindra Waikar joined the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Sunday. Waikar is facing an Enforcement Directorate case and has been named in several scams. This move is being seen as a major setback to Shiv Sena (UBT) just before the Lok Sabha election.
“I have been working with the Shiv Sena for 50 years. I have been doing everything the party has expected of me right from 1973. There are many development works pending in my constituency and policy decisions are needed to resolve these issues. These decisions cannot be taken without being in power. Therefore, I have taken this decision to move. I have faced all kinds of enquiries. I have cooperated with all agencies. I had also complained in court against unequal distribution of development funds. I feel more funds are available only when one is in power,” Waikar said.
Read Next Story
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT