Bhaskar Jadhav, a leader of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena group, criticized the Maharashtra state government in the Legislative Assembly for the increasing unemployment rates and unmet promises. Official data revealed a significant rise in unemployment, with the general rate reaching 6.4% in April-June 2025 compared to 3.5% in 2021-22. Jadhav questioned the government’s industrial policy, labeling it as limited to paper agreements only.
Jadhav highlighted the surge in urban unemployment to 6.8% by December 2025, along with rural women’s unemployment escalating from 4.2% to 7.5%. He also pointed out the unemployment rate among degree holders at 11.3%, emphasizing the lack of skill development leading to joblessness among educated youth. The leader criticized the government for focusing on signing agreements and advertising without effective action, referring to it as a “Government of MOUs.”
Accusing the administration of diverting major projects like Foxconn and the Bulk Drug Park to Gujarat, Jadhav slammed the Mahayuti alliance for not fulfilling its promise of creating 1 million jobs. He questioned the effectiveness of schemes like the Chief Minister’s Youth Training Scheme, highlighting the discrepancy between promises and outcomes.
Jadhav also raised concerns over the recent Anti-Corruption Bureau raid at the Mantralaya, questioning the motives behind targeting a tribal minister. In conclusion, he opposed the Governor’s address, stating it lacked a clear vision for advancing the state’s development process.
NCP legislator Chetan Tope, on the other hand, supported the Governor’s address, citing its roadmap to achieve a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2030 and pursue the Mission Viksit Maharashtra 2047.
