Uddhav-Raj Thackeray reunion sparks speculations of alliance ahead of Maharashtra Day
Mumbai: The Shiv Sena UBT led by Uddhav Thackeray called for unity in the interest of Mumbai and Maharashtra with a post on Instagram that read, “The time has come to unite for Mumbai and Maharashtra. Shiv Sainiks are ready to protect Marathi pride.” This message has sparked strong speculation about a possible alliance between Uddhav’s Shiv Sena UBT and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), especially with Maharashtra Day approaching on May 1.
The post has fueled discussions on an alliance ahead of upcoming civic body elections. A senior leader from Shiv Sena UBT stated that the message was aimed at energizing party workers and prioritizing the welfare of Marathi people. However, any final decision regarding an alliance would be made by Uddhav and Raj themselves.
A source from MNS shared that while they would welcome Uddhav’s initiative to reconcile, they emphasized that forming an alliance was a serious matter requiring detailed discussions, rather than being decided through social media posts.
Both Uddhav and Raj are currently on family holidays abroad, with reports indicating that Raj will return to Mumbai by April 29 and Uddhav by May 4.
Last week, Raj Thackeray mentioned in an interview that there were no major issues between him and Uddhav, emphasizing that Maharashtra's welfare was more important than any personal differences. Uddhav also expressed a willingness to set aside minor issues for the greater good of the state.
The possible reconciliation has been welcomed by other political leaders, including NCP leader Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, both of whom have expressed hope that a collaboration would benefit Maharashtra.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
BJP councillor dies by suicide after being threatened by youths following party's bypoll win
Agartala (PTI): A BJP councillor of Dharmanagar Municipal Council (DMC) in North Tripura died by suicide on Tuesday after he was allegedly threatened and humiliated by a group of youth following the saffron party's victory in the Dharmanagar bypoll, police said.
Rahul Kishore Roy, who was also the BJP's Yuva Morcha mandal president, took the extreme step a day after BJP candidate Jahar Chakraborti won the bypoll for the Dharmagar Assembly constituency by a massive margin.
Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed shock over the youth leader's death and assured an impartial inquiry into the allegations brought by the deceased’s wife, Ananya Bhattacharjee.
"I am shocked by the untimely death of Rahul Kishore Roy. May his soul rest in peace, and also offer my sympathy to the bereaved family. I also assured that an impartial inquiry will be conducted following the complaint of the deceased's wife", the CM wrote on Facebook.
Roy's wife has lodged a complaint with the local police station, holding seven persons responsible for her husband's death.
"Soon after the announcement of the results of the bypoll to the Dharmagnar Assembly bypoll, six to seven youths attacked our residence at Chandrapur at 3 pm and started hurling abuses at my husband. They also assaulted me to hand over my husband to them," she stated in the complaint.
Ananya said, "The same gang returned late at night again, attacked our house and hurled two or three bombs. They also threatened to eliminate my husband whenever he is found at Dharmanagar."
Deeply upset by the attacks and threats, my husband committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling early Tuesday morning. I urge the Officer in Charge (OC), Dharmanagar police station, to investigate against these people for justice, she said.
"Based on a specific complaint, we have registered a case, and an investigation is underway. No one has been arrested yet," SP, North Tripura, Avinash Kumar Rai said.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
