'Viksit Maharashtra' important to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' goal: EAM Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar

Ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said the state needs a government which is on the same page as the Centre.

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Jaishankar also said India is a leader in fighting terrorism and has zero tolerance for it."Maharashtra is a leading state in industry technology and infrastructure. Viksit Maharashtra is important for achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat," the BJP MP said.

"Maharashtra needs a government which is on the same page as the Centre," he said. The minister also said there is a strong focus on the economy and employment in the NDA government's third term.