Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Mahayuti government, accusing it of shielding corrupt ministers.
Thackeray questioned whether protecting Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde aligns with the BJP's concept of Hindutva. “Is BJP's Hindutva about safeguarding the corrupt? Is protecting those responsible for the collapse of New India Bank their definition of nationalism?" Thackeray asked during his address.
Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray Attacks The Ruling Coalition
Speaking to the media, Thackeray criticised the ruling coalition, saying, “The country is witnessing an era of chaos. We must restore true Hindutva, nationalism, and listen to the grievances of the people. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj never preached hatred against other religions. Those who have distorted Hindutva for political gain should be exposed. I can provide examples of their opportunistic love for Muslims during elections.”
During the event, Ahilyanagar district Congress president Kiran Kale, along with his supporters, joined the Shiv Sena UBT. Thackeray welcomed Kale into the party by tying the 'Shivbandhan' on his wrist and handing him the Mashaal, the party's election symbol.
Welcoming Kale, Thackeray said, “This is not about going against the tide, but about redirecting a misguided flow in the right direction.”
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, deputy leader Sajan Pachpute, and district contact chief MLA Sunil Shinde were also present at the event. Addressing the gathering, Kale affirmed his commitment to the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray and the late Anil Rathod.
“We will work towards resolving the city's issues and strengthening the party under Uddhav Thackeray's leadership. Some people are wearing a mask of fake Hindutva, but Shiv Sainiks will expose their reality and show what true Hindutva means,” Kale said.
