Mumbai, March 20 -- Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Friday addressed rising concerns over the impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia on the state's essential services and fuel availability, assuring that the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has not suffered any direct financial losses so far.

Speaking to reporters, Sarnaik stated that despite global instability caused by the conflict, the state's public transport system continues to function smoothly. He said the government is in constant coordination with central agencies to ensure uninterrupted movement of the iconic 'Lal Pari' buses across Maharashtra, maintaining stability in daily travel services.

At the same time, the Minister highlighted a key develo...