‘Nothing wrong’, says Fadnavis on NCP(SP) MPs meeting PM Modi

Members of the NCP(SP) party met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss constituency issues and demand national honors for historical figures. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the meeting, stating that such interactions are a normal part of governance.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights the complex political dynamics in Maharashtra and the ongoing dialogue between opposition parties and the central government.
Members of Parliament of Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar group met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. While commenting on the meet, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said there was “Nothing wrong with meeting PM”.
“The Prime Minister is of the country and not just of a party. I am also Chief Minister, people from different parties meet me for their work. If they have met, it is good,” Mr Fadnavis said while addressing media persons.
The remarks came following NCP-SP’s eight MPs delegation meeting led by working president Supriya Sule on Monday (August 10, 2026) to discuss several issues related to Maharashtra.
“At the meeting Maharashtra related issues were discussed,” said Mr. Sule, adding that PM assured of positive and concrete measures on all these issues.
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