Uddhav Thackeray emphasized the importance of opposition unity against the Election Commission during a recent meeting.
Interestingly, after facing flak for announcing a protest without discussing it with other opposition parties from the MVA, the two have begun reaching out to Congress and other MVA parties to join the Oct 4 protest.
Uddhav said Congress’s ‘Ekla Cholo’ policy is not right. It is not right for the parties to organize separate protests,” Uddhav reportedly said at the meeting. In fact, Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that Raj was also in touch with Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for this. Raut said Rahul Gandhi and Raj were in touch. All opposition parties are talking to one another on this issue,” he said.
Uddhav, who joined the INDIA bloc meeting online, reportedly questioned Congress’s decision to hold separate protests against EC, and suggested all opposition parties should instead organise a joint protest under the INDIA bloc banner. “All opposition parties should come together and protest to demand the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition should not hold rallies separately, . Also, the INDIA bloc should hold a big protest. Everyone should come together under one flag. “Why shouldn’t they?
MUMBAI: At the INDIA bloc meeting on Wednesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said it was important for all parties to come together for a larger movement against Election Commission (EC) and Centre.