Chief Minister Fadnavis Offers Uddhav Thackeray to Join the Ruling Coalition. This statement, delivered in a humorous manner, followed by a meeting, has intensified the political activity in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: Political activity has once again intensified in Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has offered Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray to join the ruling coalition. This statement, made in a jesting tone, followed by a meeting between the two leaders, has stirred the political circles. Was this statement merely political humor or a serious message? Is a new equation about to form in Maharashtra politics? Let's understand in detail.
Fadnavis's Surprising Statement in the Legislative Council
Wednesday was a particularly interesting day in Maharashtra politics. During the farewell ceremony for Leader of the Opposition Ambadas Danve in the Legislative Council, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made a statement from the stage that triggered a wave of political speculation.
Fadnavis proposed to former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray that he join the ruling coalition. He said, "Uddhav ji, there is no possibility of me being in the opposition until 2029. If you wish, you can join the ruling coalition. But for this, you need to think a little differently."
Uddhav Thackeray's Reaction and Subsequent Meeting
After Fadnavis's statement, all eyes were on Uddhav Thackeray's reaction. He didn't say much on stage, but what happened afterwards intensified discussions about political equations.
On July 17, a meeting took place between Uddhav Thackeray and Fadnavis, which is considered quite significant. Although there has been no official confirmation of what issues were discussed and how long the meeting lasted, political analysts are seeing it as a sign that a new coalition picture may be forming in Maharashtra.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP
The relationship between Uddhav Thackeray's party Shiv Sena (UBT) and the BJP has been long and tumultuous. After the 2019 assembly elections, relations between the two parties broke down when Uddhav Thackeray broke away from the BJP and formed the Maha Vikas Aghadi government with the NCP and Congress.
But at the present time, the split between Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions in the NCP, the weak position of the Congress, and the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction)'s participation in the government have limited Uddhav Thackeray's political options. In such a situation, if the Shiv Sena (UBT) once again comes closer to the BJP, there could be a major upheaval in Maharashtra politics.
