MNS Chief Raj Thackeray takes a dig at Sharad Pawar for remembering Shivaji Maharaj
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray takes a dig at Sharad Pawar for remembering Shivaji Maharaj
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday took a dig at the Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar for remembering Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj amidst a speech.
The MNS chief claimed that the veteran leader never took the name of Shivaji Maharaj in speeches and rallies due to fear of losing the votes of minorities.
He was referring to Sharad Pawar’s speech at the formal launch of his party’s new symbol- ‘man blowing turha’- from Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Raigad Fort.
On Thursday, the poll panel had allotted tutari as election symbol to Sharad Pawar’s faction.
In the past, a tutari or trumpet was sounded in a battle or on the arrival of a king. It is seen as an instrument synonymous to the era of Maratha kingdom. At present, the instrument is used in cultural, historic, religious and political events to welcome eminent personalities.
Following the announcement by the Election Commission, Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Chandra Pawar posted on X that the new symbol with the thoughts of the idols of Maharashtra would shake the throne of the BJP at the Centre.
Adding that in the history of Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Shiv Rai’s valour, the Trumpet, which set the ears of the throne of Delhi, is a matter of pride for the ‘Nationalist Congress Party.
He further went on to add that with the progressive thoughts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the idol of Maharashtra, Phule, Shahu, Ambedkar, and respected ‘Tutari’ is ready to blow the trumpet once again to shake the throne of Delhi.
Meanwhile, the NCP responded to Raj Thackeray’s criticism, saying that the MNS chief should take lessons from Pawar.
Raj Thackeray’s party MNS is on the verge of political extinction in the state of Maharashtra and istead of talking on Sharad Pawar, he (Raj Thackeray) should take lessons from Pawar.
Mahesh Tapse, NCP Leader quoted that notwithstanding, his age, Pawar Sahab has the courage, confidence and capability to get people together and infuse new energy in NCP’s political cadre.
News Edit K.V.Raman
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