Major Political Shift in Maha Soon? Posters Urging Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to Unite Come Up
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Amid buzz of a possible reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, posters have come up in Mumbai urging both the leaders to join hands
Posters demanding Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackerey join hands, erected in Girgaon area of Mumbai.
If this demand is met, it could lead to a significant shift in the political landscape of Maharashtra. This comes ahead of municipal elections in the state.
Through this poster, people have demanded both the brothers to come together who reportedly grew apart due to political and personal reasons.
The text written on the poster read," The 8 crore Marathi population of Maharashtra wants both the brothers together again."
Dropping hints of a possible merger, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav said on Friday that 'whatever people of Maharashtra wish will happen."
For the past days, speculations are rife about a possible alliance between his party and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) led by his estranged cousin, Raj Thackeray. Addressing reporters, the former Maharashtra Chief Minister said there was no confusion among the workers of either party. 'There is no confusion in our and our Shiv Sainiks' hearts. There is no confusion in his (MNS) mind either. We will not give any message, we will give the news directly," Uddhav said.
The comes as both Thackeray cousins have recently hinted at the possibility of setting aside past differences and working together, nearly two decades after parting ways. Uddhav's latest remarks have further fuelled speculation of a political rapprochement.
While Raj Thackeray has previously said that coming together in the interest of the Marathi manoos (Marathi-speaking people) wouldn't be difficult, Uddhav has stated he is willing to overlook 'trivial fights," provided those working against Maharashtra's interests are not entertained.
Reacting to the development, Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said it was up to both the cousins to decide their next political move and that he personally had got nothing to do with that.
'Raj Thackeray heads the MNS and Uddhav Thackeray is the chief of Shiv Sena (UBT). They will decide if the railway engine (MNS symbol) and the flaming torch (Sena UBT symbol) will have an alliance. It is up to the leaders of the two parties to take a call. What is the point in you and me discussing the issue," news agency PTI quoted Fadnavis as saying.
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