In a fiery address at a rally in Parbhani, Maharashtra, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over recent developments concerning the Election Commission’s directive to omit the word ‘Bhawani’ from their campaign song.
Despite heavy rainfall, Thackeray remained undeterred, delivering a speech that highlighted his resolve and determination. Without directly naming Modi, Thackeray addressed the crowd, highlighting what he perceives as the detrimental impact of the Modi-led government’s policies, particularly on Maharashtra’s industrial landscape.
“I am not afraid of challenges. I overcame all of them. So, why are you afraid of this rain?” he told those who had congregated at the rally venue.
Throughout his speech, Thackeray criticized the prime minister without mentioning his name once. He said, “Now, the third series of jumla is on its way. In the first two series, we thought that the country would be developed. But, they destroyed the country, especially Maharashtra. Stop this series now. No one is going to get three meals a day by watching this series. Jobs are being snatched away.”
Furthermore, he criticized the PM over EC’s order, asking why there was a grudge against Bhavani. Thackeray also came to Parbhani to address party workers and supporters. He attacked BJP leader Sudhir Mangutiwar over his statement about women, saying, “In Maharashtra, we respect women. But this man insulted a woman. He insulted brother-sister relations in the prime minister’s rally. Modi, you should speak on this. He insulted women even before; he used bad words for Supriya Sule over the camera.”
