India News | Pending Projects in Marathwada to Be Completed on Priority: CM

Aurangabad, Sep 17 (PTI) The Maharashtra government will focus on completion of pending development projects in Marathwada so that the region remains free of drought, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Thursday.

He was virtually addressing an event organised here on the occasion of 'Marathwada Muktisangram Din', which is celebrated on September 17 every year to mark liberation of the region from the clutches of Nizam of Hyderabad.

Also Read | Mumbai: 21-Year-Old Man Electrocuted to Death While Cleaning Water Tank in Matunga.

Aurangabad Guardian Minister Subhash Desai hoisted the national flag at the Muktisangram memorial in Siddharth Garden here to mark the occasion.

Addressing the event virtually, Thackeray said, "There were hurdles in the development of Marathwada. The region has seen drought earlier but fortunately, rains are good this time. Attention will be paid towards completion of pending projects in the region so that it is not hit by drought again."

Also Read | Tamil Nadu: 28 Peacocks Found Dead At Farmland in Tuticorin, Investigation Underway.

Marathwada has been the land of spiritual leaders and it has the ability to break injustice, he said.

"People of all ages took part in the Marathwada Muktisanghram. This year, the region and the state are fighting another war against coronavirus. Everyone from the region must come forward in this battle," Thackeray said.

The government will also think of boosting development of Aurangabad city through a development authority, he added.

State ministers Sandipan Bhumre and Abdul Sattar were present at the event.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)