The Maharashtra Assembly saw intense exchanges when Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde criticized Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray. Shinde accused Thackeray of selective Hindutva, questioning his silence on alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple. The political clash occurred amidst a national controversy over discrepancies and theft of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir.
Deputy CM Shinde condemned security and financial lapses at the Ayodhya temple, expressing distress over the impact on Ram devotees. He mentioned a Special Investigation Team’s arrests in the Ayodhya case and assured strict accountability. Shinde then shifted focus to Maharashtra, alleging mismanagement and fund leakages during Thackeray’s tenure at the Siddhivinayak Temple.
Accusing Shiv Sena-UBT of deviating from Balasaheb Thackeray’s principles, Shinde criticized the party for various actions, including alliance choices and silence on sensitive issues. He questioned the party’s version of Hindutva, linking it to alleged fund misappropriation and ideological compromises. The verbal clash reflects the ongoing power struggle between MahaYuti alliance and Opposition MVA over governance and ideological differences.
