‘Is This Your Price’: Shinde Camp Mocks Thackeray’s INDIA Meet Again-Row Snub
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The assembly has sparked controversy after pictures surfaced exhibiting former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray seated within the again row.
Uddhav Thackeray seen with Sanjay Raut and Aditya Thackeray seated in a back-row at INDIA meet. (Picture: X)
A political storm has erupted in Maharashtra following a latest INDIA Alliance assembly hosted by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. The assembly, attended by key opposition leaders, has sparked controversy after pictures surfaced exhibiting former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray seated within the again row alongside social gathering spokesperson Sanjay Raut and MLA Aditya Thackeray. The pictures have triggered a pointy assault from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction of the Shiv Sena, which accused Thackeray of “bringing disgrace to Maharashtra” by accepting a perceived slight.
Naresh Mhaske, a Lok Sabha MP from Thane and a distinguished voice in Shinde’s Shiv Sena, took to X to lambast Thackeray. In a scathing publish, Mhaske wrote, “Oh, Uddhav Thackeray, is that this your value? You communicate of Shivaji’s legacy, but you sit within the final row at Congress’s assembly?” He invoked the teachings of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, saying, “Balasaheb taught us satisfaction and self-respect. Shivaji and Balasaheb taught us to rise towards insults. Have you ever forgotten all of this?” Mhaske’s publish didn’t spare Aditya Thackeray both, mocking him with, “Congress has lowered you to this state, Aditya. Even events with one MP obtained front-row seats, but you introduced shame to Maharashtra in Delhi.”
The seating association at Rahul Gandhi’s residence has develop into a flashpoint, with Shinde’s faction framing it as an insult to Maharashtra’s satisfaction. Mhaske additional taunted, “When you’ve got even a shred of self-respect left, rise up for Maharashtra. Have a look at different photographs to see who really upholds the state’s honor.” The assault underscores the bitter rivalry between the 2 Shiv Sena factions, a divide that deepened after Shinde’s rise up in 2022, which toppled Thackeray’s authorities.
The INDIA Alliance assembly was meant to strategize for upcoming elections, however the viral photographs have shifted focus to this political slugfest. Sanjay Raut, responding to the criticism, dismissed it as “baseless” and known as detractors “fools,” claiming the back-row seating was as a consequence of a presentation setup, not a deliberate snub. Nevertheless, the Shinde camp’s aggressive narrative has resonated with some, framing Thackeray’s participation as a compromise of Shiv Sena’s legacy of Marathi satisfaction.
Shinde Sena leaders additional mocked Uddhav Thackeray by doing small gathering on the Balasaheb Thackeray memorial in Dadar, MLC and chief of Shinde camp Manisha Kayande stated, “As we speak we have now gathered right here at memorial of Balasaheb Thackeray to hunt an apology for Uddhav Thackeray who was made to sit down within the 6-7 row in one of many conferences in Delhi. Throughout Balasaheb’s time all these Delhi leaders used to return to Matoshree to fulfill him however see what they’ve carried out to Uddhav Thackeray.” Sheetal Mhatre, spokesperson of Shinde led Shiv enviornment stated,” If you go away Hindutva and be part of arms with events which has no inclination for Hindutva that’s how they deal with you.”
As Maharashtra gears up for native physique elections, this episode is prone to gas additional political sparring. The Shinde faction’s pointed jabs purpose to undermine Thackeray’s credibility, whereas the UBT faction scrambles to counter the “humiliation” narrative. The battle for Balasaheb’s legacy continues to play out publicly, with Maharashtra watching carefully.
Mayuresh Ganapatye, Information Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic points, in addition to human pursuits tales. He has been protecting Maharashtra and Goa for greater than a decade. Comply with him at @mayuganapa…Learn Extra
Mayuresh Ganapatye, Information Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic points, in addition to human pursuits tales. He has been protecting Maharashtra and Goa for greater than a decade. Comply with him at @mayuganapa… Learn Extra
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