9 months ago
BJP MP Accuses Shiv Sena of Intimidation
A BJP MP named Raksha Khadse said that workers from the Shiv Sena, led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, are scaring and pressuring people in a place called Muktainagar.
She said these workers are acting like bullies and even her daughter was affected.
She also mentioned that this area used to be a strong place for the BJP, but now it's with the Shinde camp.
A Shiv Sena candidate won the elections there in 2024.
Raksha Khadse's father-in-law, Eknath Khadse, had won this seat many times when he was in the BJP.
BJP MP Raksha Khadse accused Shiv Sena workers of intimidating people in Muktainagar.
She alleged that the Shinde faction is promoting people involved in shady business.
Khadse mentioned that her daughter has suffered due to these actions.
Muktainagar was traditionally a BJP stronghold but is now with the Shinde camp.
Shiv Sena candidate Chandrakant Patil won the Muktainagar assembly segment in the 2024 elections.
- Who
- Raksha Khadse (BJP MP) accused Shiv Sena workers led by Eknath Shinde
- What
- Allegations of intimidation and pressure on people
- Where
- Muktainagar assembly constituency in Jalgaon district
- When
- The allegations were made on Tuesday
- Why
- To raise a voice against the alleged actions of Shiv Sena workers
BJP
Shiv Sena
Allegations of Intimidation
BJP
BJP MP Raksha Khadse accuses Shiv Sena workers of intimidating people in Muktainagar and promoting shady business.
Shiv Sena
No official response from Shiv Sena on these allegations.
Political Stronghold
BJP
Muktainagar was traditionally a BJP stronghold, and the party feels the Shinde faction is unfairly taking control.
Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena claims victory in the 2024 elections in Muktainagar, indicating local support.
Key facts
- Accuser
- Raksha Khadse (BJP MP)
- Accused
- Shiv Sena workers (Eknath Shinde faction)
- Location
- Muktainagar assembly constituency, Jalgaon district
- Allegations
- Intimidation, pressure on people, promoting shady business
- Political Context
- Strains between BJP and Shiv Sena allies in Mahayuti
- Election Outcome
- Shiv Sena candidate Chandrakant Patil won in 2024
- Historical Context
- Muktainagar was a BJP stronghold, won by Eknath Khadse multiple times
Quotes
Dr Shrikant Shinde
Shiv Sena MP and son of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
“For 10 to 15 years, Marathi families lived in transit camps without any serious attempt to provide them their rightful homes. Now, ahead of polls, the same people are raising slogans in the name of Marathi identity.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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