On the initiative of BJP leader Atul Bhatkhalkar, a significant contribution of Rs 83 lakh has been made from Kandivali East assembly constituency to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help the drought-affected farmers of Maharashtra.
The program was organized at Lal Mati Maidan in Ashoknagar on the occasion of 'Ramjat Navratriotsav 2026' organized by the initiative of MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar and Akurli Seva Foundation. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in this program. He had darshan of Maa Ambe and wished the people present a happy Navratri festival.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in his address said that MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar has done various development works in Kandivali East assembly constituency. He assured that in future also, the state government will continue to provide full support for development works related to public interest.
On this occasion, MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar said that important development works like widening of Akurli underpass in Kandivali East area and opening of Magathane-Goregaon 120 feet wide development plan road (DP Road) have received valuable support from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. This has given impetus to the development projects of the area.
In view of the serious drought crisis in Maharashtra, an appeal was made to everyone to unite and help the affected farmers. Under this social commitment, Rs 83 lakh was collected and contributed towards the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Atul Bhatkhalkar assured that in future too, efforts will be made to contribute maximum to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help the drought-affected farmers.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for this important contribution.
MLA Yogesh Sagar, BJP District President Bala Tawde, Shiv Sena leader Anandrao Adsul, corporator of Kandivali East assembly constituency, BJP officials and a large number of party workers were present in the programme.
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