Amruta Fadnavis Defends Husband's Davos Trip Amidst 'Picnic' Remarks

Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has responded to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's claim that leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos are on a 'picnic.' Raut had also demanded the public disclosure of expenses incurred by these leaders. Addressing reporters in Mumbai, Amruta Fadnavis stated that her husband is not in Davos for a picnic. She emphasized that her husband works tirelessly from 6 AM to 11 PM, attending conferences and meetings to attract investment and create employment opportunities in India and Maharashtra. She termed Raut's remarks as baseless and highlighted the World Economic Forum as an international platform for discussing national interests and exploring trade opportunities. She believes it is the duty of every state chief minister to attend such forums. When questioned about the BMC elections and the next Mumbai Mayor, she asserted that the Mayor would be a Marathi individual, with a decision to be made jointly with the Shinde faction.