In a clever move, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan chose to discuss the issue of toll collection and the MNS agitation with a select group of senior ministers. By avoiding a full-fledged debate during the weekly cabinet meeting that was held on Wednesday, the CM evaded diverse opinions of ministers, possible media leaks and damaging reports.

The closed-door meeting between Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and senior cabinet ministers lasted for over an hour; members of MNS women’s wing clash with police personnel outside Dahisar toll plaza on Monday. Pic/Nimesh Dave