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Uddhav Thackeray Challenges BJP’s Hindutva Narrative, Proposes Shivaji Memorial

Thackeray reaffirms his commitment to Hindutva while criticizing BJP’s governance and ideological inconsistencies ahead of key Maharashtra elections.

Overview

  • Uddhav Thackeray declared he parted ways with the BJP, not Hindutva, and dismissed the BJP's version as 'mouldy' and self-serving.
  • He proposed converting Mumbai’s Raj Bhavan into a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj memorial to honor the 17th-century warrior king’s legacy.
  • Thackeray accused the BJP of diverting major development projects from Mumbai to Gujarat, alleging neglect of Maharashtra’s interests.
  • He highlighted BJP alliances with parties that previously opposed RSS ideology, calling it evidence of the party’s opportunism.
  • Thackeray emphasized his party’s inclusive governance, rejecting claims that Shiv Sena (UBT) had abandoned Hindutva principles.