Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that he prioritizes work over talk, responding to criticism from Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Fadnavis suggested Pawar's remarks are election-driven, particularly concerning upcoming municipal polls where the BJP will contest independently. Fadnavis also dismissed proposals for free metro travel as unrealistic election promises, emphasizing that fare decisions involve multiple stakeholders and that Pune residents value a dependable system over freebies.