Shiv Sena row: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reacted to the decision taken by the Election Commission and claimed the constitutional body has established the difference between truth and lie by recognising the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the 'real' Shiv Sena.
Interestingly, on Friday, in a big blow to former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, the EC allotted the name 'Shiv Sena' and its poll symbol 'bow and arrow' to the group led by CM Eknath Shinde.
This is for the first time that the Thackeray family has lost control of the party that was founded in 1966 by Balasaheb Thackeray on the principles of justice for the sons of the soil.
Meanwhile, while addressing an event in Pune, he said, "The Election Commission established the difference between truth and lie yesterday. The formula of 'Satyameva Jayate' became significant yesterday."
During his visit to Pune, Shah along with CM Shine and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis offered prayers at Omkareshwar Temple.
Thackeray calls CM Shinde "a thief"
Notably, earlier today, Thackeray held a meeting with his party leaders where he called Shinde a "thief" who allegedly stole his party symbol. During the meeting, Thackeray, following the dramatic setback, asserted that the "game has now begun" and threatened the incumbent government to pull their socks.
The meeting of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leaders, deputy leaders, elected representatives and spokespersons attended the meeting at Thackeray's residence 'Matoshree' in suburban Bandra in the afternoon, Thackeray's aide said.
"Judges will be given post-retirement benefits"
In a scathing attack on the Election Commission and the judge who cleared a 'victory' for Shinde, Thackeray alleged that both EC and the judge gave a decision in favour of the incumbent government in exchange for post-retirement benefits. "The judge has given the decision in favour of Shinde in order to become governor of any state, like other judges," said Thackeray.
He declared the situation a victory for Shiv Sena as the Bhartiya Janata Party has to use their party name and symbol to preach to the common people. He ascertained that the BJP would try to get their "Mashal logo".
