Raj Thackeray's 1st reaction after Uddhav's exit: 'When one mistakes luck as...'

Raj Thackeray in his first reaction to Uddhav's resignation and the subsequent collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government took a veiled dig at Uddhav Thackeray indicating that the CM's chair was Uddhav's good fortune, not an accomplishment.

Published on: Jun 30, 2022, 13:35:36 IST

By HT News Desk | Written by Poulomi Ghosh

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief and Uddhav Thackeray's cousin Raj Thackeray on Thursday reacted to the political situation of the state in a veiled jibe at Uddhav. "The day a person mistakes his good fortune to be his accomplishment, the downfall begins from that very day," Raj Thackeray's tweet read. The post was published in Marathi, English and Hindi. What Raj Thackeray hinted in his cryptic tweet is that the CM's chair which Uddhav Thackeray got stitching an alliance with the Congress and the NCP was just by the stroke of luck and nothing that Uddhav accomplished. Also Read: Rebel Sena MLAs now say 'we are not backstabbers'; hurting Uddhav never a plan

In his 1st reaction to the fall of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, Raj Thackeray hinted that what Uddhav considered as his accomplishment was just his good luck.

In 2005, Raj Thackeray himself put up a rebellion against party patriarch Balasaheb Thackeray as he left the party following an ongoing power struggle between Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray. Though similarities between that rebellion and the one fomented by Eknath Shinde have been drawn again and again, this one dented Sena much more as the party has been in power.

Following a week-long drama which took place in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Assam, Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday announced his resignation after the Supreme Court refused to stay the floor test Governor BS Koshyari ordered for Thursday.

As Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde are finalising the seat-sharing and the portfolio details, the role of Raj Thackeray becomes significant as his party too took part in the 'real Sena' debate by creating a row over the Hanuman Chalisa-loudspeaker row. Raj Thackeray had threatened the government to remove loudspeakers from mosques and all other religious places and the issue snowballed into a major controversy travelling far and beyond Maharashtra.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Raj Thackeray

Check India news real-time updates, latest news on Hindustan Times and more across India.