Uddhav Thackeray’s Seating Arrangement Fuels Political Firestorm

A seemingly minor detail – the seating arrangement of Uddhav Thackeray at a recent dinner hosted by Rahul Gandhi – has sparked a heated political debate between the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena alliance and the opposition UBT in Maharashtra.

Shinde and Fadnavis Criticize Thackeray’s “Last-Row Seat”

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seized upon Thackeray’s position at the dinner, reportedly in the last row, to launch a fresh attack on their former ally. They suggested that the seating arrangement reflected a diminished stature for Thackeray and his party within the opposition alliance.

UBT Defends Thackeray, Accuses BJP-Shiv Sena of Petty Politics

The UBT was quick to defend Thackeray, dismissing the BJP-Shiv Sena’s remarks as petty politics and an attempt to divert attention from more pressing issues. They argued that the seating arrangement held no political significance and that the focus should be on the broader issues discussed at the dinner, which included opposition unity and strategies for the upcoming elections.