The enthusiasm of Ganeshotsav is palpable throughout the state, as Ganesh Ji has arrived in homes across Maharashtra. Friends and family members are visiting each other to have darshan of Ganpati Bappa. In a notable event, MNS president Raj Thackeray welcomed Ganpati Bappa into his home on Wednesday.
Several prominent leaders visited Raj Thackeray's residence to pay their respects to his household deity. Among them was Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, who visited Raj Thackeray’s home with his family for the first time in two decades. However, the developments that followed were surprising.
Uddhav's maiden visit to 'Shivtirth' residence sent a strong signal to the cadres of respective parties and the Mahayuti government about the increasing bonhomie and rapprochement between the two brothers.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray did not speak to reporters about the family get-together.
Fadnavis, Raut arrive at Raj Thackeray's residence
Shortly after Uddhav Thackeray's visit, CM Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Raj Thackeray's 'Shivtirth' residence to have darshan of Bappa. Reports surfaced that Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also visited Raj Thackeray's home for the same purpose.
Our affection for our loved ones was already there: Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also visited Raj Thackeray's house on Thursday, sparking new intrigue in Maharashtra's politics. After meeting Raj, Shinde said that let the conversation between us remain private. Taking a dig at Uddhav Thackeray, he said that some people have now remembered their loved ones, but our affection for the loved ones was already there.
Why did the political stir in the state increase
The municipal elections in Maharashtra are coming near. Political developments have intensified in the background of these elections. Uddhav Thackeray dominates Mumbai. In the Lok Sabha elections, Uddhav Thackeray gave a tough fight to the Mahayuti. Apart from this, in the assembly elections also, Uddhav Thackeray had won the most number of MLAs from Mumbai.
Why is Uddhav's tension increasing?
The Mahayuti is trying to form an alliance with Raj Thackeray so that Thackeray's votes turn towards them in the upcoming Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections. This is the reason why this meeting has increased Uddhav Thackeray's heartbeat.
However, on the other hand, Uddhav Thackeray is also trying to form an alliance with Raj Thackeray. So that his dominance in BMC remains intact. Now it will be interesting to see which way Raj ultimately turns.
Prakash Kumar Pandey