Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray slams Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling his party "fake" and asserts that Maharashtra will not accept Modi. Meanwhile, Congress MLAs from Mumbai, Aslam Sheikh, Amin Patel, and Varsha Gaikwad, head to Delhi for final discussions on the exchange of the Mumbai South Central seat with the Shiv Sena - UBT alliance. In other political news, Congress MP Supriya Sule hits back at Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for stating that she did not get funds for development works and clarifies that she only criticizes the government's policies.
Shiv Sena's Thackeray Slams Modi, Congress MLAs Visit Delhi for Seat Talks
In a recent political development, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for referring to his party as "fake." The former Maharashtra Chief Minister asserted that the state would not tolerate Modi's insults.
This comes after Modi, while addressing a rally in Maharashtra, labeled the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena as a "fake Sena" and accused the party of being an ally of Congress and NCP.
Thackeray hit back, calling Modi "the most fake person in the country" and accusing him of betraying the people of Maharashtra. He vowed that the Shiv Sena would not accept Modi's insults and would expose the Prime Minister's "anti-Maharashtra stance" to the world.
Congress MLAs in Delhi for Seat Exchange Talks
Meanwhile, three Congress MLAs from Mumbai - Aslam Sheikh, Amin Patel, and Varsha Gaikwad - have visited Delhi for final discussions on the exchange of the Mumbai South Central seat with the Shiv Sena - Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) alliance.
The Congress and Shiv Sena - UBT have been in talks to form an alliance for the upcoming Mumbai civic polls. As part of the deal, the Congress is likely to give up the Mumbai South Central seat to the Shiv Sena - UBT.
Supriya Sule Hits Back at Deputy CM Pawar
In another political development, Congress MP Supriya Sule has hit back at Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for stating that she had not received funds for development works in her constituency.
Pawar had claimed that Sule's allegations of fund deprivation were "unfounded" and that she had been given adequate funds for development projects.
Sule responded by clarifying that she had only criticized the government's policies and that she had never sought personal favors from the state government. She accused the Deputy CM of trying to tarnish her image and ignore the real issues faced by her constituents.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What is the background of the Shiv Sena - PM Modi rift?
The rift between Shiv Sena and Narendra Modi dates back several years, stemming from ideological differences and political power struggles.
2. Why did PM Modi call the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena "fake"?
Modi accused the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena of abandoning its original Hindutva ideology and allying with Congress and NCP, which he considers to be anti-national parties.
3. What is the significance of the Congress - Shiv Sena - UBT seat exchange deal?
The deal is seen as a major step towards a grand opposition alliance against the ruling BJP in Maharashtra.
4. What are Supriya Sule's allegations against the Maharashtra government?
Sule has accused the state government of neglecting her constituency, Baramati, and allocating insufficient funds for development works.
5. What is the current status of the talks between Congress and Shiv Sena - UBT?
The talks are ongoing, with the seat exchange deal being a key point of discussion. The outcome of the negotiations will be crucial for the formation of an opposition alliance in Maharashtra.
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