Maharashtra Politics: The existence of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is in danger after the crushing defeat in Maharashtra Assembly elections. There is a lot of speculation going on in political circles about Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (Uddhav Group) and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (Sharad Pawar Group). Meanwhile, Uddhav Thackeray, while speaking to workers, hinted that his party may contest the upcoming local self-government elections alone. Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) leader Sanjay Raut said, ‘Maharashtra will soon get its third Deputy Chief Minister.’
‘BJP should conduct elections through ballot paper’
Reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s criticism of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) over its defeat in the assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray said, ‘Nobody should try to interfere in our party (Shiv Sena Uddhav faction). BJP should conduct at least one election through ballot paper.
Maharashtra will soon get its third Deputy Chief Minister
On the other hand, Shiv Sena (Uddhav faction) MP Sanjay Raut claimed, ‘Maharashtra will soon get its third Deputy Chief Minister and he will be from Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). Power comes and goes, but we have to stand strong here.
Addressing party workers on the 99th birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray said, ‘I organized this program to know how many people are with me. As long as you are a Shiv Sainik, I will be your party president. We teach traitors in their place.”
Giving hints about the future of the party, he said, ‘If the workers want, the party will contest the elections alone. This decision will be taken as per the wishes of the workers. It is noteworthy that local body elections are likely to be held early this year.
