Shinde mantris to answer on his behalf in House

Mumbai: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has temporarily handed over his portfolios to other Shiv Sena ministers for answering questions during the budget session of the state legislature. Dada Bhuse has been given charge of public works department (public undertakings), Uday Samant urban development department, and Shambhuraje Desai housing. "This arrangement has been made as questions are being raised in the assembly and the legislative council simultaneously," said an official. TNN