Will "bury" BJP: Sena leader on Amit Shah's remarks
Mumbai, Jan 9: Days after BJP chief Amit Shah's remarks that his party will thrash former allies if a pre-poll alliance did not materialise ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, senior Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam has threatened to "bury" the BJP.
Kadam, whose party is currently an ally of the ruling BJP at the Centre and in Maharashtra, also noted that the Sena had won 63 seats, out of the total 288, in the 2014 state Assembly polls despite the 'Modi wave'.
"They (BJP) have already lost elections miserably in five states. Don't come to Maharashtra and threaten us or we will bury you. Don't forget that we won 63 seats despite the (Modi) wave," Kadam, who is a minister in the Maharashtra government, told reporters on Tuesday evening.
In a veiled warning to the Sena, Shah had said on Sunday that if an alliance happened, the BJP will ensure victory for its allies, but if it did not, the party will thrash its former allies in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
Asked about the central government's bill to provide 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for the general category poor, Kadam said there is already quota for the Marathas, Dhangars and Muslims.
"Then how will they give further reservation to everybody? Are these decisions being taken in view of the elections?" he asked.
Dhangars, who are included in the Vimukta Jati Nomadic Tribe (VJNT) category, have been demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for long.
The Lok Sabha had on Tuesday passed the bill to provide 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for the general category poor with most parties backing the proposed legislation, described by the government as "historic" and in the country's interest.
The Opposition, including the Congress, had dubbed the proposed law as a political gimmick that may not stand judicial scrutiny but came around to support it during voting, underlining the huge political import of the measure aimed at placating upper castes.
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Ansuman Bhagat Says Films Are Made for Entertainment, Not Propaganda Dhurandhar 2 Day 8 Box Office
Dhurandhar 2 Day 8 Box Office
Writer Ansuman Bhagat shared his views on Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, stating that films should be seen as a medium of entertainment rather than through a propaganda lens. Bhagat also said that this film is one of the finest in Bollywood history, as it keeps audiences engaged through its real-time narrative. He praised the strength of every character and dialogue, adding that while some people are calling it propaganda, this is not new in India, where films are often viewed from a political perspective instead of purely as entertainment, which can mislead society.
Meanwhile, at the box office, the film has entered its second week and is showing a slight drop in collections. On Day 8, according to early estimates, the film earned around ₹3.34 crore, with an overall theatre occupancy of about 16.7%. There has also been a sharp decline in the number of shows, dropping from 20,352 to 4,452, marking a 78% decrease.
Despite this slowdown, the film’s overall performance remains strong. So far, it has crossed ₹748.52 crore (gross) in India, including ₹626.76 crore net. With this, it has surpassed Stree 2 and Chhaava, and is now nearing the record of Jawan.
Globally, the film continues its impressive run. With an overseas collection of ₹261.92 crore, its total worldwide gross has reached ₹1,006.50 crore. The film has also set a new record in the UK, outperforming several major releases.
The film stars Ranveer Singh and is directed by Aditya Dhar, featuring a strong cast including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R. Madhavan in key roles.
Although the film has slowed down in its second week, it is expected to regain momentum over the weekend and continue setting new benchmarks at the box office.
