Eknath Shinde Labels INDIA Bloc 'Ten-Headed Ravana' At Dussehra Rally
· India · Times of India, The Hindu
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde criticised the INDIA bloc as a "ten-mouthed Ravana" during a Dussehra rally in Mumbai on Tuesday. He accused Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray of committing a "dacoity" against the people's mandate by forming a government with the NCP and Congress after the 2019 assembly elections. Shinde rejected opposition claims of electoral roll irregularities, labeling their concerns as double standards. He further questioned why the opposition did not allege vote theft following their victories in Telangana, Karnataka, and Himachal Pradesh. The deputy chief minister also stated that the government would provide support to farmers affected by crop losses due to water scarcity.
Why it matters
The remarks signal deepening political friction between the ruling Mahayuti alliance and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests in Maharashtra. The rhetoric underscores the intense battle for the legacy of the Shiv Sena and the legitimacy of the current state government.
Read the original report — Times of India
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