I am not on leave but on double duty, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

MUMBAI: After speculation in political circles that CM Eknath Shinde was upset and had gone on leave to his village in Satara for three days, Shinde said he wasn't on vacation but "on double duty."
A statement from CMO said he had disposed of 65 files through video conferencing. Shinde also said he never takes leave.
"I am now on a Satara tour. I inspected the bridge in Tapola and performed 'bhoomipujan' of Tapola Mahabaleshwar Road. I also held a review meeting in terms of tourism in Mahabaleshwar, so it is not true I am on vacation. Actually I am on double duty. Those who are making allegations have no other work. They have been made to sit at home, so they will allege things. We will reply to the allegations with work," CM Shinde said.
He added, "I have not come to Satara and relaxed. Many people came to meet me. My emphasis is on solving problems of people here. Meetings are being held for this purpose." Officials said the tour was a scheduled one and the CM was expected to participate in his village jatra and a pooja and return to Mumbai on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, asked about the CM's visit to Satara, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, "The picture in the state and country is such that the CM will be asked to go on long leave. He is doing practice for that."