CM Devendra Fadnavis: It can never happen that Maharashtra politics is not discussed in contemporary political discussions, because the leaders there will not allow this to happen. Now if we look at the latest case, the opposition leaders opposing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis are now building bridges as per their wish. Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena UBT was the first to praise Fadnavis in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’, followed by Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut. Supriya Sule also did not delay and she also praised Fadnavis.
Has Uddhav Thackeray’s attitude changed?
In fact, Shiv Sena’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ wrote for Fadnavis that he started the new year with development work in Naxal-affected areas like Gadchiroli, which is an example for other leaders. This was even more shocking when just a day before ‘Saamna’ targeted Deputy CN Eknath Shinde and said that he was ‘sad’. This changing trend has sparked debate in political circles whether this is just a tribute to Fadnavis’s work or a sign of something bigger.
Sanjay Raut and Supriya Sule also reacted
After Sama’s article, Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut told the media that our party always supports the truth. What Fadnavis did in Gadchiroli is a matter of pride for the state. Raut even said that the sweet music of Maharashtra is politics here, our criticism is constructive, but when good work is done, we also appreciate it. On the other hand, NCP Sharad Pawar leader Supriya Sule also praised Fadnavis and said that if anyone is working in the current government, it is only Devendra Fadnavis.
What did Fadnavis say on the appreciation?
Chief Minister Fadnavis, who answers such questions with a smile, reacted to the opposition’s praise with restraint. He said that I am grateful to all those who appreciated my work. The development initiative in Gadchiroli is just the beginning. Our aim is that development should reach every corner of Maharashtra. On the other hand, Eknath Shinde’s group has taken a dig at Uddhav, calling him a political compulsion.
After all, what is going to happen now?
On these changed statements, political experts believe that this initiative of Uddhav Thackeray is not only commendable but can be a strategic move keeping in mind the upcoming civic elections. After BJP’s poor performance in the recent elections in Maharashtra, the Uddhav faction may try to improve relations with BJP. It is also possible that this is just a simple political courtesy, but the doors of possibilities are always open in Maharashtra politics. At present, whether this change is the foundation of future alliance or something else will be revealed soon.
