Maharashtra Budget Session: Fadnavis Faces Debt Challenge, Ajit Pawar's Legacy

• Maharashtra's month-long budget session begins February 23, with CM Fadnavis presenting the 2026-27 budget on March 6.
• The state faces a debt exceeding 9 lakh crore rupees, posing a challenge to balance financial expansion with fiscal discipline.
• This marks the first budget presentation after Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's demise, with calls for a transparent investigation into his death.
• Key infrastructure projects like Pune-Nashik High-Speed Rail and Mumbai Water Metro are expected to receive allocations.
• Opposition plans to challenge the government on job creation, financial stability, and the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.