Sena-UBT formed in 2022 Celebrating 59th Foundation Day: Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena, a prominent political party in Maharashtra, has been making headlines recently for its controversy with the Sena-UBT faction. The Sena-UBT was formed in 2022 after a split in the Shiv Sena, with Uddhav Thackeray’s faction, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Eknath Shinde’s faction, Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena, emerging as separate entities. However, on October 6, 2022, the Sena-UBT celebrated the Shiv Sena’s 59th foundation day, which has left many scratching their heads.
The Shiv Sena took to social media to mock the Sena-UBT’s celebration, sharing a cartoon that pokes fun at the confusion over the foundation date of the faction. The cartoon shows Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray, the leaders of the Sena-UBT, in a state of confusion, with a reference to a Wikipedia page. The caption reads, “59th foundation day? When did we celebrate our 59th foundation day? We formed in 2022, and you’re already celebrating 59 years? #ShivSena #SenaUBT #FoundationDay”
The Sena-UBT’s celebration of the Shiv Sena’s 59th foundation day is not only confusing but also raises questions about the credibility of the faction. The Shiv Sena was founded on June 26, 1966, and has been a prominent political force in Maharashtra ever since. The Sena-UBT, on the other hand, was formed on October 10, 2022, after a split in the Shiv Sena.
The cartoon shared by the Shiv Sena is a clever way to highlight the absurdity of the situation. The image is a playful jab at the Sena-UBT’s lack of understanding of the Shiv Sena’s history and its own place in the political landscape. The reference to the Wikipedia page adds an element of humor to the cartoon, poking fun at the Sena-UBT’s attempt to claim the Shiv Sena’s legacy.
The controversy surrounding the Sena-UBT’s celebration of the Shiv Sena’s 59th foundation day is not the first time that the two factions have clashed. Since the split in the Shiv Sena, there have been several instances of verbal sparring between the two factions. The Sena-UBT has accused the Shiv Sena of trying to destroy the party’s legacy, while the Shiv Sena has accused the Sena-UBT of being a factional party that has no right to use the Shiv Sena’s name.
The controversy has also led to questions about the legitimacy of the Sena-UBT. Many have questioned whether a party that was formed just a year ago can claim to be celebrating the 59th foundation day of another party. The Shiv Sena’s cartoon is a clever way to highlight this absurdity, and it has been widely shared on social media.
In conclusion, the Sena-UBT’s celebration of the Shiv Sena’s 59th foundation day is a clear example of the faction’s lack of understanding of the Shiv Sena’s history and its own place in the political landscape. The controversy has led to questions about the legitimacy of the Sena-UBT, and it remains to be seen how the faction will respond to the criticism.
Source: https://x.com/Shivsenaofc/status/1935579490614219084
