Shiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray’s Convoy Attacked: Sanjay Raut Blames Amit Shah
On August 11, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of inciting violence in Maharashtra following an attack on Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy. Raut alleged that Shah is spreading anarchy in the state.
Raut stated, “His (Uddhav Thackeray’s) convoy was attacked at night. Ahmad Shah Abdali of Delhi is giving you ‘supari’ to spread anarchy in Maharashtra. You are being used. Your leaders take the ‘supari’ and stay silent, but you are made to fight against each other. This is not right for our state.”
Earlier on Saturday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers hurled coconuts and cow dung at Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy. Anand Dubey criticized MNS chief Raj Thackeray and demanded the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, following the attack.
Dubey said, “Now we understand why Raj Thackeray and his party are called ‘suparibaaz.’ Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy was attacked in Thane. Despite having Z-category security and being the son of Balasaheb Thackeray, if he is not safe in the state, how can they ensure the safety of ordinary people?”
Dubey also criticized the state government, stating, “This attack is a failure of the state government. The law and order situation has completely collapsed, and the home minister should resign.”
MNS workers claim that the attack was in response to an incident on Friday where Raj Thackeray’s car was attacked with betel nuts and tomatoes. Police have confirmed the incident and detained over 20 people. Raj Thackeray, the estranged cousin of Uddhav Thackeray, was on a tour of the central Maharashtra region.
Earlier on August 4, Uddhav Thackeray claimed that Amit Shah is a “political heir” of Ahmad Shah Abdali, the Afghan ruler who defeated the Marathas in the battle of Panipat. Uddhav responded to the Union minister’s remark, labelling him (Uddhav) as the head of the “Aurangzeb Fan Club.”
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Shiv Sena -: Shiv Sena is a political party in India, mainly active in the state of Maharashtra. It was founded by Bal Thackeray.
Uddhav Thackeray -: Uddhav Thackeray is a politician in India and a leader of the Shiv Sena party. He was also the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Convoy -: A convoy is a group of vehicles traveling together, often for protection. In this case, it refers to the cars traveling with Uddhav Thackeray.
Sanjay Raut -: Sanjay Raut is a Member of Parliament (MP) in India and a leader in the Shiv Sena party.
Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is a senior politician in India and the Union Home Minister, responsible for internal security and law and order in the country.
Union Home Minister -: The Union Home Minister is a high-ranking official in the Indian government responsible for internal security, police, and law and order.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India, with Mumbai as its capital. It is one of the most populous and economically significant states in India.
MNS -: MNS stands for Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, a political party in Maharashtra founded by Raj Thackeray.
Anarchy -: Anarchy means a situation where there is no order or control, often leading to chaos and violence.
Cow dung -: Cow dung is the waste produced by cows. It is often used as fertilizer in farming but can also be used in protests.
Anand Dubey -: Anand Dubey is a spokesperson for the Shiv Sena party.
Raj Thackeray -: Raj Thackeray is a politician in India and the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). He is also the cousin of Uddhav Thackeray.
Deputy Chief Minister -: The Deputy Chief Minister is the second-highest-ranking official in a state government in India, assisting the Chief Minister.
Devendra Fadnavis -: Devendra Fadnavis is a politician in India and the current Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He was also the Chief Minister of Maharashtra before Uddhav Thackeray.