FADNAVIS SINGS AND SWAYS WITH WIFE IN VIDEO ON MUMBAI’S RIVERS

MUMBAI: In addition to politics, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s talents lie in the field of dance, too. In a video released by T-series two days ago, Fadnavis along with wife Amruta can be seen swaying to a song that calls for support to save four Mumbai rivers - Poisar, Dahisar, Oshiwara and Mithi.

Named ‘ Mumbai river anthem’, the song has been sung by Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam and Amruta Fadnavis. The video also features state finance and forest minister Sudhir Mungantiwar, Mumbai civic commissioner Ajoy Mehta, and Mumbai police commissioner Datta Padsalgikar.

Parts of the video have been shot at the CM’S official bungalow, Varsha in Malabar Hill.

Jitendra Awhad, MLA, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) took a jibe at Fadnavis, stating that it’s a good thing that the chief minister is able to act as the film industry needs actors. “Most shocking and objectionable part of the video is the involvement of high-ranking officials. They have a reputation in their departments. Earlier, it was the talk of the town that the every officer dances to the tunes of the chief minister. Now we have seen it all,” said Awhad.

Aam Aadmi Party’s state unit criticised Fadnavis for featuring in the video. “It is shocking. The chief minister, the police commissioner and municipal commissioner are used as props to promote Amruta Fadnavis’s singing career?” read a post on the AAP’S Facebook page.

The BJP responded by saying the opposition is criticising out of habit. Madhav Bhandari, state BJP spokesperson, said, “What is wrong with the video if it has a good message? It is an issue related to Mumbai.”