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Congress mocks Fadnavis over deleted tweet after Nagpur MLC election win
✍️ TOI India
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 10:43 AM
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The Congress party has criticized Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's government, specifically targeting CM Fadnavis, following a recent victory in the Nagpur MLC by-elections.
The Congress party has launched a sharp political attack on the Maharashtra government following the recent MLC by-election results in Nagpur. The opposition leaders highlighted the victory as a setback for the ruling alliance in the state.
A central point of contention in the political discourse has been a tweet by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's government, specifically referencing CM Fadnavis. The Congress alleged that the tweet was deleted after the election outcome, interpreting this action as an attempt to erase the record of their stance or promises.
Party spokespersons described the deletion as a sign of discomfort with the electoral verdict in Nagpur. They argued that the ruling party's strategy has failed to resonate with the voters in this specific constituency, leading to a significant loss.
The incident has added to the ongoing political tension in Maharashtra, with the opposition using the MLC election result to question the governance and communication strategy of the current cabinet.
A central point of contention in the political discourse has been a tweet by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's government, specifically referencing CM Fadnavis. The Congress alleged that the tweet was deleted after the election outcome, interpreting this action as an attempt to erase the record of their stance or promises.
Party spokespersons described the deletion as a sign of discomfort with the electoral verdict in Nagpur. They argued that the ruling party's strategy has failed to resonate with the voters in this specific constituency, leading to a significant loss.
The incident has added to the ongoing political tension in Maharashtra, with the opposition using the MLC election result to question the governance and communication strategy of the current cabinet.