Ahead of the upcoming local body elections, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday said that any party leader or worker, who is involved in the “political tourism” of changing party affiliation, will get no chance to contest the election, which is contested by all three. will be ensured. ruling ally – Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress.
“Tourism is not for the leaders or workers of any political party for the concept of inclusive development on World Tourism Day.
Before the upcoming local body elections, people involved in political tourism from one party to another will not get any opportunity. The Chief Minister, Revenue Minister and I will ensure it without any doubt,” Pawar said at an event organized by the state tourism department on the occasion of World Tourism Day on Monday. Stating that the state is focusing on tourism, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the state cabinet meeting will be held on Deccan Odyssey train.
Several schemes were inaugurated on this occasion. An MoU was formally signed for heritage tours of Bombay High Court and University of Mumbai (MU) buildings. Now the High Court will be open for tourists on Saturdays and Sundays, while the MU Bhavan will remain open on all Sundays and public holidays. In addition, a mobile application and an advanced website of the tourism department were launched.
Speaking on the occasion, Thackeray said that the tourism department has suffered the most COVID-19 pandemic, it has drafted policies to develop the sector in the post-Covid world.
“It created employment opportunities for many people. Unfortunately, the tourism department was neglected earlier, but we will focus on it in future,” said Thackeray. He said that the state cabinet will meet on a special luxury train between Mumbai and Pune to promote the Deccan Odyssey train.
Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray said, “Each district of Maharashtra has its own unique characteristics. In the next few years, we will truly show Maharashtra to the world.
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