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5d ago

Uddhav Thackeray Faces Backlash Over Europe Vacation During Pahalgam Attack Aftermath

Criticism intensifies as Thackeray skips Maharashtra Day and mourning ceremonies, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde is lauded for proactive crisis response.

Milind Deora said that the state needed warriors on duty and not part-time netas.

Overview

  • Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora criticized Uddhav Thackeray for vacationing in Europe during the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
  • Deora labeled Thackeray's actions as 'luxury politics,' contrasting them with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's active support for victims and security personnel.
  • Thackeray's absence from the 65th Maharashtra Day celebrations on May 1 further fueled accusations of neglecting cultural and political responsibilities.
  • BJP Mumbai chief Ashish Shelar and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam joined the criticism, accusing Thackeray of failing to uphold Marathi identity during a time of mourning.
  • The Thackeray family is expected to return from Europe soon, as political rivals and allies alike continue to question his leadership amid the crisis.