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Maha govt & armed forces meet to discuss security & preparedness

Mumbai, May 12 (UNI) Amidst India-Pakistan tensions, an important meeting on security and preparedness in Maharashtra was held between the armed forces and the state government at Chief Minister's bungalow Varsha, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, here on Monday.
In this meeting, Fadnavis assured that the state government will work in greater coordination with the armed forces.
Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar were also present at this meeting.
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