Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that he did not want to invite “trouble” by commenting on the speculation over potential tie-ups between the NCP factions as well as the estranged Thackeray cousins, reported news agency PTI.
Fadnavis was in Pune to attend a book launch.
“I don`t subscribe to `begani shaadi mein Abdullah diwana` (a person getting involved in someone else`s affairs even though he has nothing to do with it),” he said in response to questions about the Thackerays and the Pawars, reported PTI.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a growing buzz about a possible reunion between the NCP, headed by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and the NCP (SP), led by his uncle Sharad Pawar.
Speculation is also rife about an alliance between Uddhav Thackeray`s Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
“They are brothers (Thackerays) as well as uncle and nephew (Pawars). If they decide among themselves, then fine. You (the media) are speculating. I don`t even know if they are communicating with one another, but you have already grown impatient. I don`t want to invite trouble by commenting on both families,” said Fadnavis, reported PTI.
When asked about surplus sugar stock in the state, Fadnavis said polylactic acid (biodegradable plastic) can be made from it. “This could also serve as a decent solution for times when we have excess stock,” he added, reported PTI.
Traditional dietary habits have changed, ideal lifestyle must to avoid diabetes: Fadnavis
Adopting an ideal lifestyle is necessary to avoid diabetes, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday while asserting that traditional dietary habits developed through conventional lifestyles have undergone improper changes due to urbanization, reported PTI.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 12th International Conference `Hello Diabetes` jointly organized by the Diabetes Care and Research Centre and the Diabetes Care Foundation of India.
Highlighting the serious and concerning spread of diabetes and obesity in India, Fadnavis said such conferences contribute significantly to ensuring India does not become the diabetes capital of the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched several initiatives such as the Fit India Movement to address lifestyle-related diseases, prioritizing health awareness, he added.
“Traditional dietary habits developed through conventional lifestyles have undergone improper changes due to urbanization. As a result, various diseases are affecting people at a younger age. By adopting an ideal lifestyle, it is possible to stay away from diabetes,” Fadnavis said, reported PTI.
Stressing the need for in-depth research on diabetes, the CM said public awareness about causes and remedies, and ideal lifestyle practices are essential to prevent diabetes.
“Awareness is the first and most effective treatment against this disease that weakens human physical abilities. Preventing gestational diabetes in pregnant women and thereby reducing the risk to newborns is a major challenge for medical experts. If positive outcomes emerge from this conference, future generations can remain diabetes-free,” he asserted, reported PTI.
(With inputs from PTI)
