Last Update: July 08, 2022, 2:56 pm IST
Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray faction again moved the Supreme Court, this time challenging the Maharashtra governor’s decision inviting rebel leader Eknath Shinde to form the government. (file photo/public opinion)
Thackeray — who is struggling to keep his flock together — said there was no pressure on his party as he called for mid-term elections
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday directly challenged his successor and arch-rival Eknath Shinde, whose rebellion led to the collapse of the MVA government, saying that no one can snatch the Shiv Sena’s symbol as he voted mid-term polls in the state.
Addressing the media, Thackeray – who is struggling to keep his flock together – said there was no pressure on his party and the symbol would remain with his faction. “People are asking me how I was not aware of all this? [rebellion], I had an idea of how things were progressing but I was unwell. Even a common man in the party has been given the highest respect.
He said that questions are being raised on the real Shiv Sena. He said, ‘Shiv Sena is where it was. There was a time when Shiv Sena MLAs were in single digits but was the party over? The party will always be there. About 15-16 MLAs are still with me. In our country we say ‘Satyamev Jayate’ and I believe in the rule of law and the land.”
Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray faction again moved the Supreme Court, this time challenging the Maharashtra governor’s decision inviting rebel leader Eknath Shinde to form the government.
Team Uddhav has also challenged the proceedings of the Maharashtra Assembly on July 3-4, during which the Shinde-BJP alliance first appointed a new Speaker, then conducted a floor test in the House.
Speaking about the matter, Thackeray said: “Whatever the outcome of the case, it is the strength of democracy that depends on this outcome. The whole country is waiting for the result.
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