Join us after 2029 if you want: Devendra Fadnavis' offer to Uddhav Thackeray
"Let it go. Some things should be taken on lighter note," said Uddhav when asked to comment on Fadnavis's offer by reporters.Adding to the buzz, a video surfaced showing Fadnavis and Thackeray greeting each other cordially ahead of the session, with both leaders briefly shaking hands and exchanging smiles - a rare public moment between two former allies now on opposite sides of the aisle.The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) - comprising the BJP, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP - secured a decisive victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, effectively ruling out the possibility of Fadnavis finding himself in the opposition any time soon.As NDA members burst into laughter at the remark, Fadnavis, adding to the moment, said, "Ambadas Danve may be anywhere (party or opposition) but his real thoughts are right wing."- EndsTune InMust Watch
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- Indian Express
Shinde meets Modi, targets Uddhav on INDIA bloc talks as both Sena chiefs signal national alignments
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Time of India
43 minutes ago
- Time of India
Ex-MLA Harshvardhan Jadhav sentenced to 1-yr jail
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Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
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