Ranchi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok
Chavan on Sunday assured protection for Hindi-speaking people and
free movement in his state, dispelling fear of attacks on
them.
"Hindi is our national language. We have taken all
measures to protect all the citizens in Maharashtra. There had
been no problem during the recently concluded banking
examination," Chavan said at a news conference.
"The government has taken actions against such
elements (who indulged in anti-Bihari campaign)," he said
while replying to a query on the past incidents on the
Hindi-speaking people.
To a query on the formation of smaller states, Chavan
said he was in favour of a united and developed Maharashtra.
Asked on the security situation post 26/11 terror
attack, Chavan said that the sea coast was now secure and
several security measures have been taken since then.
Chavan said his government would help in industrial
development if the Congress-led coalition came to power in
Jharkhand.
"Jharkhand has tremendous prospects for development.
But it could not happen. If the Congress comes to power here
we will assist in every way in its industrial development,"
he said.
PTI
First Published: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 19:38