Attacking Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his recent order banning all kinds of religious activities and poojas in all government offices and institutions, Thackeray demanded that it should be withdrawn. “How can they unilaterally take such a decision? Did you take us into confidence? Was it discussed before the state cabinet or even with the leaders of opposition parties? The order must be withdrawn or we will make a bonfire of it,” he said.
Comparing BJP to a bull which has run amok, he said the time has come to tame it, he said before declaring the break-up of their political partnership.
“I have full confidence in my Shiv Sainiks. With their help, we shall fly the saffron flag in Maharashtra independently,” he said.
Since past few days, talks between the two parties have been faltering with the BJP state unit making it clear that the party was “prepared to fight alone” if the alliance with Shiv Sena fails to materialise.
Reacting quickly to the development, Shiv Sainiks broke into impromptu celebrations in several parts of Mumbai and Thane and raised slogans supporting the move.
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(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
