Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said that his government will make all efforts to ensure that farmers across the state become more prosperous and are not forced to commit suicide under any circumstance. <br />''<br />''Today being Maharashtra Krishi Diwas, Mr. Shinde said the government will speed up long-pending irrigation and water department projects so that there is no scarcity of water in farmland. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said he believes that projects like Jalyukt Shivar will help in increasing the water supply for irrigation and farm purposes.  <br />''<br />''Talking about the upcoming session of the Maharashtra Assembly on the 3rd and 4th of July, Mr. Shinde said he is confident about proving his majority. He said MLAs currently staying in Goa will return to Maharashtra tomorrow.<br />''<br />''On shifting the Metro crashed to Aarey, Mr. Shinde said the decision has been taken after thorough consideration and for the benefit of Mumbaikars. He said timely completion of projects is a priority to ensure that the taxpayers' money does not go waste. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil has clarified that Devendra Fadnavis agreed to be a part of the government to ensure better governance as the party is interested in the development of the state.  <br />''<br />''Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the BJP Chief said the newly appointed Chief Minister Mr. Eknath Shinde requested Mr. Fadnavis to join the government, considering his vast administrative experience, following which the matter was discussed with the party's central leadership.<br />''<br />''He said the party then asked Mr. Fadnavis to accept the post of Deputy Chief Minister and work towards the fulfillment of people's expectations in terms of pending infrastructure and irrigation projects, OBC, and Maratha reservation among others. He said Mr. Fadnavis accepted the party's directions and has made party workers proud. </span><br />