Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, following the BMC election outcomes where his party secured 65 seats, criticized the BJP’s win, alleging it was marred by power misuse. Thackeray emphasized that despite the BJP’s attempts to undermine Shiv Sena, the party’s presence remains strong among the people.
Thackeray described the BJP’s victory as tainted and labeled them as ‘anaconda,’ accusing them of using alliances for their benefit and discarding them later. He highlighted that while the BJP may have weakened Shiv Sena on paper, the ground reality reflects a different narrative.
Criticizing the BJP’s strategies, Thackeray pointed out their reliance on external tactics as a sign of internal vulnerability. He questioned the need for the BJP to resort to breaking other parties and manipulating governmental resources to push their agenda.
Thackeray expressed regret for not being able to cover all constituencies during the campaign but thanked voters across Maharashtra for supporting the Shiv Sena, MNS, and NCP alliance. He condemned the ruling parties’ aggressive campaign tactics, emphasizing the importance of upholding democracy.
Raising concerns over discrepancies between public sentiment and election results, Thackeray questioned the turnout at rallies led by BJP leaders compared to those by himself and Raj Thackeray. He alleged that the BJP’s victory was fueled by the distribution of development funds for electoral gains.
Thackeray commended the resilience of Shiv Sena workers who stood firm against the financial might of the opposition. He expressed gratitude to Mumbai citizens while acknowledging the city’s recognition for the ‘Mumbai model’ during the Covid-19 crisis, despite expecting a stronger mandate.
