The Adarsh Housing scam has left Maharashtra’s image “sullied” and has given birth to an atmosphere of growing “disillusionment” and “cynicism” among common people, newly appointed Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has said.

“There is no doubt about that it has sullied Maharashtra’s image,” Chavan said. “An atmosphere of disillusionment has crept in among the common people due to the happenings in the country. There is cynicism that nothing good will happen at the hands of politicians,” he said in an interview.

An enquiry panel has been constituted and whose crime or mistake (it was) will come out later. But there is a perception, after all, politicians can’t just say they are yet to be sentenced, the chief minister said.

“In politics, perception is important. If people are to trust you…it is about perception,” he said. Chavan said his efforts would be to provide an efficient administration.

“Be it me or Ajit Pawar, we have to, through our personal behaviour, set an example for colleagues and bureaucracy.” “It is everyone’s effort to pick up the best ministry, Chavan said.