During the meeting, Fadnavis briefed the Prime Minister on various ongoing projects and initiatives in Maharashtra.

Fadnavis described the interaction as providing valuable direction and “positive energy” for the state’s development agenda and expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for his time and guidance.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister wrote: “Today, we met our leader and the nation’s beloved Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji in New Delhi and received his guidance on various subjects for the development of Maharashtra.” He added, “Information about various projects and campaigns in Maharashtra was also provided to him on this occasion. The meeting and guidance of Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji always provide positive energy. Our heartfelt thanks to him!”

Fadnavis also held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the sugar cooperative industry and issues faced by onion-producing farmers. He assured that a positive decision would be made regarding increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP), raising the ethanol quota, and loan restructuring.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Fadnavis described it as productive. He stated that a proposal regarding ethanol had been requested and, if approved, would resolve issues faced by sugar mill owners.

“A positive discussion took place. Union HM Amit Shah stated that a positive decision will be taken regarding raising the MSP (Minimum Support Price), increasing the ethanol quota, and loan restructuring. The MSP will be increased. The ethanol quota will be increased. A proposal has been requested regarding ethanol. If approved, the issues faced by sugar mill owners will be resolved,” he said.

On the matter of the onion and agriculture crisis, Fadnavis said a decision would be made within 10 days. He stated that the state government had demanded an increase in procurement of onions by NAFED to 10 lakh tonnes, along with a demand to raise procurement prices.