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Sharad Pawar – Photo: Ani
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Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday hoped that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray would not take any tough stand, as he later indicated that his party would land alone in the upcoming local civic elections in Maharashtra. He said that although Uddhav Thackeray has expressed his opinion on contesting the local body elections, other constituents of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) believe that the issue should be resolved in a cordial manner among colleagues. Other MVA constituents include Congress, NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT).
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‘Thackeray said to contest elections alone before’
When asked about Uddhav Thackeray’s comments, Sharad Pawar said, ‘Uddhav Thackeray had expressed the feeling of contesting alone in the election earlier. Two days ago, he had a detailed discussion about this and yesterday (Thursday) what he said during the Shiv Sena’s ‘Melava’ (assembly) reflects his opinion. But I do not think he will take a strict stance. ‘
Thackeray said in Mumbai a day ago
In fact, while addressing the workers on the 99th birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on Thursday, Uddhav Thackeray said that he is talking to party workers and he wants the party to contest the upcoming local body elections independently. The former CM told the workers, ‘Are you ready to show traitors to their place? The announcement of elections is yet to be announced. Let me see your preparations and I will decide according to your wish. I will decide at the right time. ‘
Uddhav Thackeray’s rally was more crowded- Pawar
When asked about the criticism of Thackeray, a Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on the issue of Hindutva, Sharad Pawar said that his colleagues have been constantly saying that his (Shinde faction) is not real, and He reiterated the claim during the Mumbai program. He insisted, ‘Both (Shiv Sena) groups organized programs on the occasion of Balasaheb Thackeray’s birth anniversary, in which each group claimed their legacy. However, if seen, a large number of people attended Uddhav Thackeray’s rally.
When Uddhav Thackeray made critical remarks on Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his speech and did not leave Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. To this, he said, ‘Opposition in Maharashtra is focusing on the speeches of Amit Shah because his tone is often fierce. It is expected that the Home Minister will maintain a balanced approach, but it does not appear in his speeches.
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Talking to reporters in Kolhapur, the former Union Minister said that it is misleading to sign a memorandum of understanding with Indian companies in Davos during the World Economic Forum on behalf of the Maharashtra government. At the same time, the comments made by Industry Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant in Davos that some opposition MLAs and MPs are in touch with the ruling faction, on which the senior politician expressed surprise about the purpose of his visit to Swiss city and said, ‘ (Comments) forced me to think whether he had gone there to attract investment for Maharashtra or to woo opposition leaders. His statements in Davos were not in line with the declared purpose of the Chief Minister’s visit (signing an MoU).
