We need to evolve consensual solutions: CM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (UNI) Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh today stressed the need for all political parties to join hands in evolving consensual solutions to problems facing Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Mr Deshmukh was speaking at a function to celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Marathi eveninger ''Aapla Mahanagar'' here today.

The Chief Minister also released the anniversary issue of the eveninger which carried its main story under the heading ''Atirekyana Aamantran (Invitation to Terrorists)'' that spoke about the lack of security measures thereby providing easy access to terrorists. Referring to the menace of terrorism, the Chief Minister said it had to be tackled by all the parties coming together and finding a consensual solution.

Lauding the Mumbaikars for showing resilience during the recent blasts, the Chief Minister, however, noted that there was pain behind this composure which needs to be fathomed.

''Aapla Mahanagar'' editor Nikhil Wagle, while taking stock of his newspaper's 16-year journey, expressed the resolve to present the newspaper in a new format without compromising on the ethics and values.

The website of the newspaper ''emahanagar.com'' was also launched on the occasion at the hands of senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde.

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