Devendra Fadnavis says Sanjay Raut wants to compete with Salim-Javed, denies cold war with Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, 3/4: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed speculation of a “cold war” with his deputy Eknath Shinde, and mocked Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, quipping he wants to compete with Salim-Javed, the legendary screenwriting duo.

Fadnavis was addressing a press conference on Sunday with Deputy CMs Shinde and Ajit Pawar after a cabinet meeting and customary tea party ahead of the four-week budget session of the state legislature, beginning Monday