India, Aug. 24 -- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed displeasure at the performance of the urban development department led by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, calling it a "poor show". The comment was made during a review meeting on the implementation of schemes sponsored by the central government, and Fadnavis reportedly directed the concerned officials to improve their efficacy immediately.

The CM's meeting was with the ministers and secretaries of several departments that were implementing such projects. While Shinde was not present, ministers of other departments such as women and child development minister Aditi Tatkare and minister of state for public health Meghna Bordikar participated.

During the review, F...