The political atmosphere in Maharashtra has intensified after Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a fierce attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, labelling him an “anaconda” and accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to “swallow Mumbai” through political manipulation and questionable land acquisitions.
Thackeray’s remarks followed a report in Saamna, the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s mouthpiece, which alleged that a new BJP office had been constructed “by grabbing land at lightning speed.”
Drawing a comparison between the BJP and a newly introduced anaconda at Mumbai’s Jijamata Udyan, he said the ruling party’s greed to control the city had “no limits.”
Leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance reacted strongly, accusing Thackeray himself of “swallowing Mumbai’s wealth” during his tenure as chief minister.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hit back sharply, saying, “If we talk about the ‘anaconda’ remark, the one calling others an anaconda is actually the real anaconda himself. He had tightly wrapped himself around Mumbai’s treasury. The special thing about anacondas is that their hunger never ends. He swallowed Mumbai’s wealth, swallowed Mumbai itself, and even grabbed several plots of land.”
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule also criticised Thackeray, likening him to a “python.”
He said, “Uddhav Thackeray has swallowed Mumbai. He is like a python, not an ordinary snake. This snake sits at home, sleeps all day, eats all day, and has ruined Mumbai. On the other hand, Home Minister Amit Shah has worked for the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, strengthening India and tackling terrorism.”
Bawankule further said, “For over 11 years, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, he has helped eliminate terrorists. Such a person, you would call an anaconda? Pythons like these have destroyed Mumbai for over 40 years. Uddhav Thackeray couldn’t even manage his own party properly and has left it weak, while also harming Hindus.”
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Continuing his criticism, Bawankule added, “He is a person who has lost his mental balance, especially after the elections. He is trying to prove his leadership by making derogatory remarks against Amit Shah and Devendra Fadnavis; however, he should know that leadership is proven through winning elections and not by abusing.”
Joining the attack, BJP MLA Ram Kadam also took a swipe at the former Maharashtra Chief Minister, saying Thackeray’s remarks reflected “frustration and a deteriorating mental state.”
Speaking to IANS, Kadam said, “Uddhav Thackeray has been abandoned by everyone, and his recent statement reflects that his mental condition is not right and he is frustrated. With no blood relatives and ministers distancing themselves, he resorts to baseless comments.”
Kadam added, “He knows nothing beyond taunting. How can he criticise our Home Minister? Amit Shah earns respect through hard work, while Uddhav, a lazy person who inherited politics, has failed to sustain it.”
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