Ahead of the start of the monsoon session of the Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday, a surprising encounter between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has caught the attention of many. The two former allies crossed paths outside a lift in the legislature. With only a few months left for the Maharashtra assembly elections, this unexpected encounter has sparked political speculation about a potential alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Thackeray.
Thackeray and Fadnavis were seen waiting outside the lift and having a brief chat. The two also took the same lift and were spotted exiting it together.
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While Thackeray and Fadnavis have been political rivals since 2019 after their fallout post-state assembly elections the same year, Thursday's meeting has prompted questions about whether the two leaders might once again join hands in the upcoming legislative assembly elections.
Monsoon Session Kicks Off With Surprises
On the first day of the monsoon session, Thackeray was welcomed by BJP leader and Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, who met with Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve. During the meeting, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab, who is Maha Vikas Aghadi's candidate for the Maharashtra Legislative Council, was also present.
During their meeting, Patil gifted chocolates to Thackeray and Danve and wished Parab good luck by feeding him sweets.
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This series of interactions has raised eyebrows among the political spectators. The meetings are being closely watched for any indications of a possible BJP-Thackeray alliance.
