Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has denied any plans to take over the Gokul Dairy, citing the government’s statutory obligations and a recent court ruling.
Addressing speculation surrounding the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, Fadnavis emphasized that the government’s primary goal is to resolve a quorum deadlock that has prevented the election of the chairman.
Context: Quorum Deadlock in Kolhapur Dairy
According to reports here, the government’s intentions were called into question due to the lack of required members to meet quorum standards.
However, Fadnavis clarified that the government is bound by statutory obligations and a court decision that dismissed the election in the absence of quorum.
Response from CM Fadnavis
“We have no interest in taking over Gokul Dairy. Our intention is to resolve the quorum deadlock and ensure the smooth functioning of the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union,”
CM Fadnavis stated, reiterating the government’s commitment to upholding the law and adhering to court decisions.
The next steps in this matter will be crucial, with the government expected to work closely with the dairy union to resolve the quorum deadlock and ensure the election of the chairman proceeds as scheduled.