Congress not a key decision maker in Maharashtra government, says Rahul Gandhi

Amid reports of a rift within the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said his party was not a key decision-maker in the Maharashtra government when asked about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra.

Gandhi said there was a difference between running the government and supporting a government. “We are supporting Maharashtra government, but we are not in the key decision-making role in Maharashtra,” he said while addressing an online press conference.

Gandhi further said the Maharashtra government required full support of the Centre as the state is fighting a very difficult battle.