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A political storm has erupted in Maharashtra following a recent INDIA Alliance meeting hosted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. The meeting, attended by key opposition leaders, has sparked controversy after photographs surfaced showing former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray seated in the back row alongside party spokesperson Sanjay Raut and MLA Aditya Thackeray. The images have triggered a sharp attack from Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde\u2019s faction of the Shiv Sena, which accused Thackeray of \u201cbringing shame to Maharashtra” by accepting a perceived slight.<\/p>\n

Naresh Mhaske, a Lok Sabha MP from Thane and a prominent voice in Shinde\u2019s Shiv Sena, took to X to lambast Thackeray. In a scathing post, Mhaske wrote, \u201cOh, Uddhav Thackeray, is this your worth? You speak of Shivaji\u2019s legacy, yet you sit in the last row at Congress\u2019s meeting?” He invoked the teachings of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, saying, \u201cBalasaheb taught us pride and self-respect. Shivaji and Balasaheb taught us to rise against insults. Have you forgotten all of this?” Mhaske\u2019s post didn\u2019t spare Aditya Thackeray either, mocking him with, \u201cCongress has reduced you to this state, Aditya. Even parties with one MP got front-row seats, yet you brought disgrace to Maharashtra in Delhi.”<\/p>\n

The seating arrangement at Rahul Gandhi\u2019s residence has become a flashpoint, with Shinde\u2019s faction framing it as an insult to Maharashtra\u2019s pride. Mhaske further taunted, \u201cIf you have even a shred of self-respect left, stand up for Maharashtra. Look at other photos to see who truly upholds the state\u2019s honor.” The attack underscores the bitter rivalry between the two Shiv Sena factions, a divide that deepened after Shinde\u2019s rebellion in 2022, which toppled Thackeray\u2019s government.<\/p>\n

The INDIA Alliance meeting was meant to strategize for upcoming elections, but the viral photos have shifted focus to this political slugfest. Sanjay Raut, responding to the criticism, dismissed it as \u201cbaseless” and called detractors \u201cfools,” claiming the back-row seating was due to a presentation setup, not a deliberate snub. However, the Shinde camp\u2019s aggressive narrative has resonated with some, framing Thackeray\u2019s participation as a compromise of Shiv Sena\u2019s legacy of Marathi pride.<\/p>\n

Shinde Sena leaders further mocked Uddhav Thackeray by doing small gathering at the Balasaheb Thackeray memorial in Dadar, MLC and leader of Shinde camp Manisha Kayande said, \u201cToday we have gathered here at memorial of Balasaheb Thackeray to seek an apology for Uddhav Thackeray who was made to sit in the 6-7 row in one of the meetings in Delhi. During Balasaheb\u2019s time all these Delhi leaders used to come to Matoshree to meet him but see what they have done to Uddhav Thackeray.” Sheetal Mhatre, spokesperson of Shinde led Shiv arena said,” When you leave Hindutva and join hands with parties which has no inclination for Hindutva that\u2019s how they treat you.”<\/p>\n

As Maharashtra gears up for local body elections, this episode is likely to fuel further political sparring. The Shinde faction\u2019s pointed jabs aim to undermine Thackeray\u2019s credibility, while the UBT faction scrambles to counter the \u201chumiliation” narrative. The battle for Balasaheb\u2019s legacy continues to play out publicly, with Maharashtra watching closely.<\/p>\n

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