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India Gazette
2 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"They don't want Marathi parties to unite": Uddhav Thackeray hints at alliance with MNS on Sena foundation day
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20 (ANI): Indicating that the option of an alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) was on the cards, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray said he would do what was in the minds of people of the state. The Shiv Sena (UBT) President also took a dig at the Mahayuti alliance, saying that the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena do not want Marathi parties to unite. The former Maharashtra Chief Minister, addressing the party's foundation day event on Thursday, said if the BJP dared to finish Thackeray, then he would 'finish off' the BJP. '... What people want will happen. We will see how it is to be done. The BJP and Shinde Sena do not want Marathi parties to unite. If you try to finish the Thackeray brand, we will finish off the BJP,' Thackeray said. Uddhav said he would not allow the imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra. He remarked that just ahead of the BMC polls, the imposition of Hindi was nothing but an attempt to create division among Marathis and non-Marathis. 'The imposition of Hindi in the state will not be allowed at any cost. The BJP wants to create a divide between Marathi and Hindi speakers on the eve of civic polls,' the Former Maharashtra CM said. There has been speculation of Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) coming together ahead of the BMC polls, which are expected to happen in October this year. Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra for the Indrayani River bridge collapse in Pune and asked Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar whether he would take responsibility for the accident, as he is the guardian minister of Pune. 'Ajit Pawar is the guardian minister of Pune, so will he take responsibility for the accident?' Raut said in a press conference here. Four people were killed when an old bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed. He also criticised the Maharashtra government over the daily accidents occurring since it came to power, calling it a 'cursed government' (Panauti Sarkar). He also raised concerns about the demolition of a platform (chabutra) near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Malvan. Referring to an event held there a few months ago, Raut questioned whether corruption was involved. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Will finish off BJP': Uddhav Thackeray hints at alliance with Raj Thackeray
Indicating that the option of an alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) was on the cards, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray said he would do what was in the minds of people of the state. The Shiv Sena (UBT) President also took a dig at the Mahayuti alliance, saying that the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena do not want Marathi parties to unite. The former Maharashtra Chief Minister, addressing the party's foundation day event on Thursday, said if the BJP dared to finish Thackeray, then he would "finish off" the BJP. "... What people want will happen. We will see how it is to be done. The BJP and Shinde Sena do not want Marathi parties to unite. If you try to finish the Thackeray brand, we will finish off the BJP," Thackeray said. Uddhav said he would not allow the imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra. He remarked that just ahead of the BMC polls, the imposition of Hindi was nothing but an attempt to create division among Marathis and non-Marathis. "The imposition of Hindi in the state will not be allowed at any cost. The BJP wants to create a divide between Marathi and Hindi speakers on the eve of civic polls," the Former Maharashtra CM said. There has been speculation of Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) coming together ahead of the BMC polls, which are expected to happen in October this year. Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut slammed the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra for the Indrayani River bridge collapse in Pune and asked Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar whether he would take responsibility for the accident, as he is the guardian minister of Pune. "Ajit Pawar is the guardian minister of Pune, so will he take responsibility for the accident?" Raut said in a press conference here. Four people were killed when an old bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed. He also criticised the Maharashtra government over the daily accidents occurring since it came to power, calling it a "cursed government" (Panauti Sarkar). He also raised concerns about the demolition of a platform (chabutra) near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Malvan. Referring to an event held there a few months ago, Raut questioned whether corruption was involved.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
On Sena foundation day, Uddhav leaves door open for MNS as he says BJP trying to prevent Marathi unity
Mumbai: Indicating that the option of an alliance with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) was on the cards, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said he would do what was in the minds of Shiv Sainiks and the people of the state, and that people would know about it soon. Uddhav mentioned that to prevent this from happening, "servants of their masters" were meeting people in hotels, referring to a recent meeting between MNS chief Raj Thackeray and chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at a Bandra hotel. Uddhav stated that the BJP was trying to prevent the Marathi manoos from coming together in Mumbai. Uddhav also took a dig at PM Narendra Modi over Operation Sindoor, saying that the country needs a prime minister and Modi was just the BJP's prime minister. Uddhav said he would not allow the imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra and the Centre must first make Hindi compulsory in Gujarat. He remarked that just ahead of the BMC polls, the imposition of Hindi was nothing but an attempt to create division among Marathis and non-Marathis. "They have not gained control of Mumbai, they are worried about what will happen to the master's friend, what will happen to Adani after Mumbai is back in our hands. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 境界のないゲームを発見する BuzzDaily Winners ゲームをプレイ Undo Due to this, efforts are being made to prevent the power of the Marathi people from coming together. Mumbai belongs to us. They are trying to divide and rule and split the Marathi manoos and prevent their strength from coming together," Uddhav said while speaking at an event on the 59th anniversary of the Shiv Sena at Sion's Shanmukhananda Hall. "Shethji (master) and their servants are celebrating their anniversary there today. They are saying that it will not happen, it will not happen (Sena UBT's alliance with MNS). But what do you want to do? We will see what we have to do. If you think that you will erase the brand of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray, we will erase your name," Uddhav said. "What is the need to make Hindi mandatory? We are not against Hindi, but we will not tolerate Hindi imposition. BJP planned all this (making Hindi compulsory) to create a fight between Marathis and non-Marathis on the eve of elections. After diverting attention, they are free to commit corruption. Till now, they cheated on the promises they made. They did not keep their promises to the people in the elections. Then how could they keep the promise they made to me, the promise of 2.5 years as chief minister? When we formed the INDIA bloc, you were not ashamed to compare us with the Indian Mujahideen. You compare us with terrorists and send our own MPs all over the world to tell us what you have done," Uddhav said. "The country needs a home minister, not the burglar Amit Shah. Today the country needs a defence minister, not the goon-protecting Devendra Fadnavis and Rajnath Singh," Uddhav said.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shiv Sena Thane MP Naresh Mhaske criticizes Uddhav Thackeray over efforts to reconcile with Raj Thackeray ahead of Mumbai municipal elections
THANE: Shiv Sena Thane MP Naresh Mhaske on Monday launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray , calling him a modern-day Duryodhan from the Mahabharata. Mhaske claimed Thackeray's efforts to reconcile with cousin Raj Thackeray were driven by desperation ahead of the Mumbai municipal elections. He accused Uddhav of sidelining his family and denying Raj his rightful place in the party. 'Just like Duryodhana refused to give even a needlepoint of land to his brothers, Uddhav has sidelined his siblings and was also responsible for denying Raj his rightful place in the party, eventually forcing the latter to walk out. Ahead of the Mumbai elections, he (Uddhav) has now apparently realised that his faction has no mass leader or a fiery orator. His attempt to reconcile with Raj is no less than political opportunism,' Mhaske said. The MP also criticised Uddhav's faction over their Hindutva claims, questioning why UBT MPs opposed the Waqf Board Amendment Bill despite being aware of its misuse. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He slammed their hypocrisy, pointing out their refusal to acknowledge Balasaheb Thackeray as 'Hindu Hriday Samrat ' while seeking votes from minority religious leaders during elections. The MP further took aim at Uddhav's rhetoric on Marathi-Gujarati issues, alleging hypocrisy over their stance on non-Marathis. "They remember the Marathi maanos and his pride only during the elections. They must come out clean over their stand towards non-Marathis as most of their cronies are not Maharashtrians," he pointed out while exposing the hypocrisy of the Uddhav camp who secretly meet BJP leaders while publicly target them. Meanwhile, political circles were abuzz with speculations about the Eknath Shinde-led faction being wary of the ongoing Thackeray-Raj reconciliation talks, which they feel could impact their prospects.
