Maharashtra Budget: BJP Ministers Get Lion's Share; Shinde, Ajit Factions Face Cuts
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News18•07-03-2026, 07:10
Maharashtra Budget: BJP Ministers Get Lion's Share; Shinde, Ajit Factions Face Cuts
•Maharashtra's budget, presented by Devendra Fadnavis, shows significant disparity in fund allocation among ruling allies.
•BJP ministers (17) received the largest share with ₹1,06,280 crore, emphasizing development work.
•Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction) ministers (9) received ₹43,286 crore, a ₹2,868 crore cut from last year.
•NCP (Ajit Pawar Faction) ministers (8) saw an 18.82% reduction, receiving ₹40,154 crore, a ₹7,558 crore cut from last year, attributed to Ajit Pawar's demise.
•Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar's departments (Excise, Sports, Minority) received increased allocations despite overall cuts to Ajit Pawar's faction.
