Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar Skips Cannes Amidst National Priority Appeal
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar announced he will not attend the Cannes Film Festival to align with PM Modi's call for national interest and restrained spending. Emphasizing virtual meetings, he aims to support Marathi films digitally. The move follows PM's plea for restrained economic practices amidst global tensions.
Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar has announced his decision to skip this year's Cannes Film Festival, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to focus on national priorities and exercise financial restraint during the current economic challenges.
Shelar, in an official statement, emphasized the importance of curbing departmental expenditures while placing national interest at the forefront. The minister stressed the adoption of virtual platforms for meetings to conserve resources.
Despite his absence from the festival, Shelar assured continued support for Marathi films participating in Cannes through online engagement, highlighting that the government would coordinate effectively to promote regional cinema worldwide.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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