India, July 7 -- Chief minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the Mahayuti government must work together to prepare for the upcoming assembly elections and ensure that the opposition does not get any opportunity to score big by spreading fake narratives.

Shinde made the remarks while attending a state-level meeting of the alliance's office-bearers regarding the government's plans ahead of the assembly polls. His two deputies, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, were also present for the meeting.

By launching "magical" schemes worth Rs.96,000 crore such as Ladki Bahin, Shinde said he has done the "trick" that has posed a threat to the opponents.

The three Mahayuti leaders spoke of putting forth a "united fight" in the elections. The...