Dec 07, 2024 03:23 PM IST
Abu Azmi, the Samajwadi Party MLA, stirred up a political storm on Saturday by announcing the party’s decision to part ways with the Maharashtra Opposition alliance, Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The reason behind this unexpected move? A controversial post made by Milind Narvekar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, regarding the Babri mosque demolition.
The Breaking Point: Samajwadi Party’s Departure
Abu Azmi, the Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA, made it clear that the recent actions of the Shiv Sena (UBT) have led to the party’s decision to withdraw from the MVA. According to Azmi, the Shiv Sena’s shift towards a more Hindutva-focused agenda after their defeat in the Maharashtra assembly election was a major factor in this decision. The lack of coordination during seat sharing and campaigning only added to the growing tension within the coalition.
The Controversial Post: Milind Narvekar’s Words
The tipping point came when Milind Narvekar, a close aide to Uddhav Thackeray, posted a message on social media celebrating the Babri mosque demolition. The post included a photo of the mosque’s demolition along with a quote from Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray expressing pride in those responsible. This post, coupled with an advertisement in a newspaper congratulating the mosque’s demolishers, was the final straw for the Samajwadi Party.
Abu Azmi’s Strong Stance
Abu Azmi minced no words in expressing his disappointment and disapproval of the Shiv Sena’s actions. In a statement to the media, Azmi highlighted the fundamental differences in ideology between the Samajwadi Party and the Shiv Sena, emphasizing that such divisive and inflammatory rhetoric had no place in their alliance.
As the Samajwadi Party prepares to part ways with the MVA, the political landscape in Maharashtra is set for a significant shift. The repercussions of this decision are yet to be fully realized, but one thing is clear – the fallout from this break-up will reverberate through the state’s political corridors for some time to come.
