In the run-up to the Maharashtra elections, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed a rally today in Mumbai, talking to businessmen about the economic slowdown and the government’s policies.
>> Manufacturing sector of Maharashtra has witnessed decline in last four quarters
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>> Maharashtra hit by grave economic slowdown; govt’s apathy, incapability worsening situation
>> Business sentiments are down across the state of Maharashtra, many face closure
>> There is a dearth of opportunities in the otherwise vibrant state of Maharashtra…. every third youth is jobless in the state
>> Distress facing rural areas will only add to unemployment problem as migration increases
>> Maharashtra used to be No 1 in attracting investment… today it is No 1 in farmer suicides
>> Centre’s import-export policy affecting Maharashtra
>> Investors are now shifting to other states than Maharashtra
>> BJP govt have been unwilling to adopt people oriented policies as seen in statements by Nirmala Sitharaman
>> Before one can fix the economy one needs proper diagnosis of the problem
>> Can say without a doubt that Maharashtra will progress much faster under a Cong-NCP govt
