BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticized Shiv Sena for joining forces with the Congress in the INDIA Bloc, citing a 1969 parliamentary document alleging a plot to assassinate Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and revoke his revolver license. Dubey questioned the political decisions of the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction, emphasizing Bal Thackeray’s past stance against the Congress following the purported conspiracy.
In a social media post, Dubey called out Shiv Sena Uddhav, urging them to remember the alleged assassination plot against Balasaheb Thackeray in 1969 and his vow to never align with Congress. The post also tagged Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, highlighting the internal divisions within the Shiv Sena over political alliances.
The ongoing rift within the Shiv Sena has been linked to the upcoming March 2026 Rajya Sabha elections. Uddhav Thackeray’s faction recently confirmed its collaboration with the Congress as part of the broader Opposition’s electoral strategy. This development has reignited discussions about the alleged 1969 conspiracy targeting Bal Thackeray, a narrative frequently referenced in the political discourse of both Shiv Sena and BJP.
Amid the emergence of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra politics during the late 1960s, rumors circulated about a conspiracy to eliminate Bal Thackeray, often attributed to tensions with Left-wing or Communist groups. Bal Thackeray’s strong opposition to aligning with the Congress stemmed from ideological differences, particularly regarding Hindutva and regional pride in Maharashtra.
