Mumbai, Jan. 26 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday hit back at Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's criticism of former Uttarakhand CM and former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari being conferred with the Padma Bhushan, saying "small-minded people are opposing it."

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, CM Fadnavis hailed Bhagat Singh Koshyari's work, noting that he chaired the committee on 'One Rank, One Pension'.

The Chief Minister said, "Bhagat Singh Koshyari has contributed to society and worked for the development. The committee for 'One Rank, One Pension' was also chaired by him and on his report, the Indian governmet agreed to the demand of 'One Rank, One Pension'. He has been conferred with the Padm...