Dharashiv, July 6 -- Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav has come out in strong support of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, stating that "Gujarat is not Pakistan; it's our neighboring state".
Jadhav emphasised that there's no need to politicise the "Jai Gujarat" slogan, recalling that Maharashtra and Gujarat were once part of the unified Mumbai Province, with Mumbai serving as their shared capital.
Jadhav made these remarks to media representatives after offering prayers at the Tuljabhavani temple, Maharashtra's revered deity.
Gujarat is not in Pakistan. It is our neighbouring state, Jadhav reiterated. "Since childhood, we have pledged, India is my country, all Indians are my brothers and sisters.'
"Therefore, it is inappropriate ...