July 15, 2006, New Delhi…In an exclusive interview to NDTV from Mahim railway station in Mumbai, Vilasrao Deshmukh, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra talks about the efforts of the Maharashtra Police and the investigation process post the July 11 Mumbai blasts. “I think this time the whole police force is working in one goal.”

“As early as possible… If possible today even. I mean one cannot say...” assured, Vilasrao Deshmukh, when asked by Shekhar Gupta, Editor in Chief, The Indian Express and host of Walk the Talk, on when the investigating authorities would get a breakthrough.

On being asked whether he was concerned about a possible protest rally on Modi’s visit to Mumbai and whether he would welcome Modi, Vilasrao Deshmukh said, “We hope that, that will also not create any problem and we have warned the police also to be on an alert because see whatever we have achieved so far should not be lost".

"If he behaves properly and does not create any more problem...I mean whatever we have achieved so far I think that should go on", added Vilasrao Deshmukh.

Vilasrao Deshmukh, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra is interviewed by Shekhar Gupta, host of Walk the Talk, and Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express.

Watch the full interview with the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh on Walk the Talk on NDTV 24X7 at 7.30 pm and repeat at 11.30 pm, Saturday, July 15, 2006 and repeat at 4.30 pm, Sunday, July 16, 2006.