Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday strongly defended the Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Expressway project in the state Assembly, rejecting allegations of corruption and poor construction following a recent landslide on the route. Responding to criticism from the Opposition, Fadnavis said he was prepared to face personal attacks but would not tolerate attempts to tarnish Maharashtra's image.

The temporary Parvati River diversion connecting Bhopal and Rajgarh has been closed after rising water levels submerged the route. Authorities have imposed traffic restrictions and advised commuters to use alternative roads.