Raj Thackeray Criticizes Sharad Pawar Over Manipur-Like Disturbance Remarks

Raj Thackeray, leader of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, criticized NCP's Sharad Pawar for hinting Maharashtra might face disturbances similar to Manipur. Pawar emphasized state unity during an event in Navi Mumbai. Thackeray questioned Pawar's intentions while announcing his plans to contest 225-250 seats in the upcoming state assembly polls.

Raj Thackeray, chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), took a firm stance on Monday against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar following the latter's statement regarding potential Manipur-like disturbances in Maharashtra.

Sharad Pawar's comments came at an event in Navi Mumbai where he stressed the importance of maintaining unity among the state's people. Raj Thackeray, speaking to reporters in Pandharpur, Solapur, questioned Pawar's intentions, asking, "Does he wish a repetition of Manipur here?"

Thackeray also revealed his strategic plans for the upcoming state assembly elections, indicating his desire to field candidates in 225-250 constituencies, independently of the opposition's positioning or specific contestants.

(With inputs from agencies.)