New Delhi: Despite the recent discussion around a possible harmony, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday clarified that there was no official alliance between his party and Maharashtra Navneman Sena (MNS), although he admitted that “emotional talks” was going on.
“There is no announcement of an alliance. Currently, emotional negotiations are going on,” Raut told reporters in Mumbai, while saying that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has not kept any previous condition for a synergy with his cousin, MNS President Raj Thakere. The Rajya Sabha MP said, “They meet in family work. They are brothers.”
Speculation gained momentum by filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar after the release of a podcast interview by Raj Thackeray. In the recording made weeks ago, but published on Saturday, Raj said that he had no issue of working with Uddhav in undivided Shiv Sena. “The question is whether Uddhav wants to work with me,” he commented.
MNS Mumbai president and spokesperson Sandeep Deshpande demanded to reduce enthusiasm, stating that a lot is being read in Raj’s comments. “An election tie-up is a distant step. The Army (UBT) must first support MNS in its fight for Marathi language and people,” he said.
Both Raj and Uddhav have recently indicated the desire to pursue old complaints. Raj has said that it should not be difficult to reunion for “Marathi Mano”, while Uddhav has said that he is ready to ignore the “trivial quarrel” – unless anyone is supporting those who work against the interests of Maharashtra.
This final comment was explained as a jab in Raj Thackeray, which was for hosting Eknath Shinde, the deputy CM of the political rival of Upadhahav at his home. Uddhav also warned against helping in a context for “thieves”, BJP and Shinde -led Shiv Sena.
Raut supported this line of this thinking on Sunday. “Uddhav has not demanded, only that Maharashtra’s interest should come first – and we should not align with its enemies,” he said. “Raj talks about Maharashtra, so Uddhav. No one is fit in BJP. Anyone with BJP is against Maharashtra.”
Deshpande asked, “If you are not going to support us on Marathi issues, how will things move forward?” He also questioned Uddhav’s previous decisions, stating that 17,000 MNS workers were booked to oppose loudspeakers outside the mosques under his Chief Minister. “Does he now feel that it was a mistake? Will he apologize to the Maharashtra Cyrnic?” Deshpande asked.
