Mumbai: The series of twists and turns continues in the political drama of Maharashtra. As news started pouring in that rebel MLA Uddhav Thackeray, led by Eknath Shinde, was naming his group ‘Shiv Sena Balasaheb’ amid the ongoing clash with the faction, the Maharashtra Chief Minister hit back at the rebels using his father’s name. warned to do. Uddhav launched a scathing attack on the alleged attempts by the insurgent group to name itself after the party’s founder-patron, the late Balasaheb Thackeray. “Don’t take my father’s name, use your father’s name, to win elections,” said Uddhav Thackeray, who was presiding over the Shiv Sena’s national executive meeting in Mumbai today (June 25).
His strong reaction came in response to unverified reports that the rebels, led by minister Eknath Sambhaji Shinde – currently camping in Guwahati – had reportedly decided to rename themselves as the “Shiv Sena-Balasaheb Thackeray group”. . Due to fury among Shiv Sainiks in Maharashtra, the rebels quickly backed down, claiming they were the “real Shiv Sena”.
Thackeray also said that the party would write to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure that the name of Shiv Sena or Balasaheb Thackeray is not misused by unauthorized persons or groups of such “turncoats” for their political interests, Failure to do so will lead to legal action.
Addressing party leaders during the national executive meeting at Shiv Sena Bhavan, Thackeray said, “Some people are asking me to say something but I have already said that they (rebel MLAs) can do whatever they want to do.” , I won.” Do not interfere in their affairs. They can take their own decision, but no one should use Balasaheb Thackeray’s name.”
Later, after the end of the chief minister’s meeting, the minister along with Aaditya Thackeray left from Shiv Sena Bhavan. It is noteworthy that the decision of Shinde faction came at a time when Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was holding a meeting of the Shiv Sena executive. The Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government along with its 38 rebel MLAs is camping in Guwahati. Meanwhile, rebel Shiv Sena leader and state cabinet minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray over withdrawal of security for the family members of 38 MLAs who had camped with him at a hotel in Guwahati.
Calling Shinde a “traitor”, Sena Tiger recalled how he did a lot for him (Shinde), yet he was throwing a series of baseless allegations against Shiv Sena and Thackeray. “I did everything possible for Shinde. I allotted him the Urban Development portfolio, which I took over. His son (Dr. Shrikant Shinde) is a two-time MP and now he is commenting on my son (Minister Aaditya Thackeray),” And there are many allegations against me too,” Thackeray said.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut also said that strict action would be taken against those who betrayed him. ,Strict action will be taken against those who cheat the party, CM Thackeray has the right to take action against those who leave… We will take legal action against those who have used Balasaheb Thackeray’s name for their self-centred politics. Those who have left cannot use the name of our Vice-Chancellor.”