State Government’s Meeting with Defence Forces
To Work with Greater Coordination
- Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, 12: Against the backdrop of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a crucial meeting was held between the defence forces and the Maharashtra state government under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence, Varsha. In this meeting, Chief Minister Fadnavis stated that the state government will work in closer coordination with the defence forces.
Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were present at the meeting, which focused on the state’s security and preparedness. Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik attended the meeting along with Lt. General Pawan Chaddha and Colonel Sandeep Seal from the Indian Army; Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi and Naval Commander Nitesh Garg from the Indian Navy; and Air Vice Marshal Rajat Mohan from the Indian Air Force. Representatives from the Reserve Bank of India, JNPT, Mumbai Port Trust, Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and Home Guards also participated in the meeting.
The meeting discussed improved intelligence sharing, greater use of technology, necessary precautionary measures, and the expected cooperation from the state government to defence forces along with setting up a faster coordination mechanism. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, “The strength and precision with which the Indian Army carried out Operation Sindhur is unprecedented. I salute the defence forces.”
He further added, “A city like Mumbai is extremely important. Mumbai is the financial capital of India. During previous attacks, the enemy tried to show that they were targeting the country’s economic hub. In the times ahead, we must work with full strength. In such a situation, the exchange of intelligence is crucial. Everyone must be more vigilant regarding cybersecurity. Senior officials of the state government and defence forces must work together in greater coordination.”
Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Vikas Kharge, Additional Chief Secretary Ashwini Bhide, Secretary Shrikar Pardeshi, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Iqbal Singh Chahal, Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, Additional Municipal Commissioner Vipin Sharma, Additional DGP (Civil Defence) Prabhat Kumar, Additional IG (Intelligence) Shirish Jain, Additional Chief Secretary (Disaster Management) Sonia Sethi, along with District Collectors of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburbs and other departmental officials were also present.- Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, 12: Against the backdrop of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a crucial meeting was held between the defence forces and the Maharashtra state government under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence, Varsha. In this meeting, Chief Minister Fadnavis stated that the state government will work in closer coordination with the defence forces.
Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were present at the meeting, which focused on the state’s security and preparedness. Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik attended the meeting along with Lt. General Pawan Chaddha and Colonel Sandeep Seal from the Indian Army; Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi and Naval Commander Nitesh Garg from the Indian Navy; and Air Vice Marshal Rajat Mohan from the Indian Air Force. Representatives from the Reserve Bank of India, JNPT, Mumbai Port Trust, Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), and Home Guards also participated in the meeting.
The meeting discussed improved intelligence sharing, greater use of technology, necessary precautionary measures, and the expected cooperation from the state government to defence forces along with setting up a faster coordination mechanism. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, “The strength and precision with which the Indian Army carried out Operation Sindhur is unprecedented. I salute the defence forces.”
He further added, “A city like Mumbai is extremely important. Mumbai is the financial capital of India. During previous attacks, the enemy tried to show that they were targeting the country’s economic hub. In the times ahead, we must work with full strength. In such a situation, the exchange of intelligence is crucial. Everyone must be more vigilant regarding cybersecurity. Senior officials of the state government and defence forces must work together in greater coordination.”
Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Vikas Kharge, Additional Chief Secretary Ashwini Bhide, Secretary Shrikar Pardeshi, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Iqbal Singh Chahal, Director General of Police Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, Additional Municipal Commissioner Vipin Sharma, Additional DGP (Civil Defence) Prabhat Kumar, Additional IG (Intelligence) Shirish Jain, Additional Chief Secretary (Disaster Management) Sonia Sethi, along with District Collectors of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburbs and other departmental officials were also present.
