Political Firestorm: Thackeray and Shinde Spar Over Waqf Amendment Bill

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill is seen as a move to retain Muslim votes ahead of Maharashtra's assembly elections. Thane MP Naresh Mhaske of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena criticized Thackeray, asserting the bill aims to uplift underprivileged Muslim communities. Thackeray also questioned the bill's timing.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked political controversy, with accusations that his stance is motivated by a desire to retain Muslim votes in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.

Thane MP Naresh Mhaske of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena criticized Thackeray's stance, arguing that the bill seeks to bring justice to underprivileged Muslim communities. Mhaske accused Thackeray of playing communal politics.

Thackeray further escalated the debate by questioning the timing of the bill's introduction, asking why it was not passed when the BJP had an absolute majority and suggesting ulterior motives behind its current push.