Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar has said that his commitment remains to the people of Mandrem and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), while asserting that he has maintained close ties with the government to ensure development works in his constituency.
Speaking on Prudent's Head On, Arolkar said he was satisfied with the BJP-led government, adding that he had managed to get the work required for his constituency done through the government.
Speaking about his relationship with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar, Arolkar said he shared closer ties with the Chief Minister than with the MGP supremo.
He also remarked that he was happy to see two staunch opponents of the BJP coming together, suggesting that the political developments could work in his favour.
Reflecting on the Zilla Panchayat elections, Arolkar said he had learnt important lessons from the experience and had prepared himself mentally for the upcoming Assembly elections.
On the issue of land conversion, the Mandrem MLA maintained that he remained firm in his position.