Not Vijay Utsav but Rudali Darshan: Fadnavis after Uddhav-Raj’s Rally
In a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his alliance partner Raj Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the joint rally of the two leaders was not a celebration of victory (Vijay Utsav) but a display of mourning (Rudali Darshan). Fadnavis made these remarks while addressing a public gathering in Mumbai, in an apparent reference to the recent rally held by Uddhav and Raj.
The rally, which was held after a gap of 20 years, saw the two leaders come together to address the gathering and pledge to work together for the betterment of the Marathi people. However, Fadnavis has dismissed the rally as a mere display of mourning, citing the fact that the leaders did not discuss any issues related to the Marathi people or the state.
In an interview with a news channel, Fadnavis said, “I thought it was a Vijay Utsav, but it was Rudali Darshan. Nobody spoke about Marathi, nobody spoke about the problems of the Marathis. It was all just a show.”
Fadnavis’ remarks are seen as a clear attack on Uddhav and Raj, who have been critical of the BJP-led government in Maharashtra. The two leaders have been vocal about their opposition to the government’s policies and have accused it of neglecting the interests of the Marathi people.
The joint rally of Uddhav and Raj was seen as a significant development in Maharashtra politics, as it marked the first time in 20 years that the two leaders had come together to address a gathering. The rally was attended by thousands of people, including many from the Marathi community, who had gathered to hear the leaders’ speeches.
However, Fadnavis has dismissed the rally as a mere publicity stunt, saying that the leaders did not discuss any real issues or announce any concrete plans to benefit the Marathi people. He has also accused Uddhav and Raj of being opportunistic and only coming together to gain political mileage.
Fadnavis’ remarks have been seen as a clear attempt to undermine the credibility of Uddhav and Raj, and to discredit their alliance. The two leaders have been trying to position themselves as the champions of the Marathi people, and Fadnavis’ attack is seen as an attempt to undermine their efforts.
However, Uddhav and Raj have brushed off Fadnavis’ remarks, saying that they are not bothered about his attacks. In a statement, Uddhav Thackeray said, “Fadnavis is feeling insecure because our rally was a huge success. He is trying to distract us with his cheap comments, but we are not bothered.”
Raj Thackeray has also hit back at Fadnavis, saying that the CM is trying to hide his own failures behind his attacks on the two leaders. “Fadnavis is trying to hide his own failures behind his attacks on us. But we are not afraid of him. We will continue to fight for the rights of the Marathi people,” Raj said.
The ongoing battle of words between Fadnavis, Uddhav, and Raj is seen as a reflection of the deepening political divide in Maharashtra. The state is set to go to polls later this year, and the rivalry between the three leaders is expected to intensify in the coming months.
In conclusion, Fadnavis’ attack on Uddhav and Raj’s rally has sparked a heated debate in Maharashtra politics. While Fadnavis has dismissed the rally as a mere display of mourning, Uddhav and Raj have maintained that their alliance is a genuine effort to work together for the betterment of the Marathi people. The ongoing battle of words between the three leaders is set to continue in the coming months, as the state prepares for the polls.
