IN PHOTOS: Maharashtra CM Shinde slams Shiv Sena (UBT) over remarks against PM Modi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday hit out at rival Shiv Sena (UBT) and said comments of its senior leader likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was an act of treason and an insult to the nation. Pics/CMO

Updated On: 2024-03-21 08:32 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

CM Shinde was addressing a press conference in Mumbai after a conclave of his party Shiv Sena. Pics/CMO

CM Shinde said the ruling 'Mahayuti' has set a target of winning 45 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra in the upcoming elections

The ruling coalition comprises the Shiv Sena, the BJP and the NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

CM Shinde praised the Modi government for nullifying Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and building a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, thus fulfilling the dreams of Shiv Sena founder the late Bal Thackeray

He said the day-long conclave was attended by the ruling party's constituency observers, office-bearers, MLAs, MPs and a review was conducted to assess preparations for the upcoming polls

"The remarks are unfortunate. Aurangzeb hurt the self-respect of Maharashtra. Likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi (to the Mughal emperor) is an insult to the country. It's treason," the CM said

"The people of the state will give a befitting reply through ballots," CM Shinde said

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday likened Modi to the medieval-era Mughal emperor, inviting a sharp retort from the BJP

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