The Shiv Sena criticized the BJP-led MahaYuti government for neglecting the rising drug issue in Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai. The party accused the government of turning a blind eye to the state becoming a hub for a major drug racket. Recent incidents, including the seizure of ecstasy pills and deaths due to drug overdose, were highlighted in a scathing editorial by the Thackeray-led party.
The editorial also raised concerns about the exploitation of women linked to BJP members, labeling it a disgrace to the state’s reputation. Additionally, it discussed the BJP’s response to the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in the Lok Sabha, criticizing the party’s reaction as melodramatic and questioning its commitment to women’s empowerment.
The Shiv Sena further alleged that the BJP leadership’s denial of the bill’s defeat indicates a disconnect from reality or a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. Referring to the BJP as “Udta BJP,” the editorial accused the party of dishonesty and emphasized the need for courage to accept the truth.
In conclusion, the editorial suggested that the ongoing dispute over women’s reservation is just the beginning of internal turmoil within the BJP. It characterized the BJP’s mindset as immature and hinted at a larger internal crisis brewing within the party.
