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Uddhav Sena leader’s post lauding demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya created a rift within MVA, leading to Samajwadi Party’s announcement to walk out of Opposition alliance.
Samajwadi Party quits MVA (PTI Image)
Maharashtra Opposition Rift: In a massive setback for the Opposition, the Samajwadi Party on Saturday announced to walk out of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray’s close aide lauded the demolition of Babri Masjid.
The Samajwadi Party has two MLAs in the 288-membered state Assembly.
Why Did Samajwadi Party Quit MVA?
Maharashtra SP unit chief Abu Azmi attributed the reason behind the massive move to an advertisement by Shiv Sena UBT in a newspaper “congratulating those who demolished Babri masjid”.
“His (Uddhav Thackeray) aide has also posted on X hailing the demolition of the mosque,” Azmi said.
“We are quitting the MVA. I am speaking to (Samajwadi Party president) Akhilesh Singh Yadav,” he announced.
What Was Shiv Sena UBT’s Post That Created Rift Among MVA?
The announcement comes after Uddhav Sena MLC Milind Narvekar posted a photo of the demolition of the Babri mosque and added a quote by Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, “I am proud of those who did this”.
The UBT secretary also posted pictures of Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray in the post.
“If anyone in the MVA speaks such language, what is the difference between the BJP and them? Why should we stay with them?” Azmi asked.
(With PTI inputs)
