Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde addresses a public rally on the event of the ‘Dussehra’ competition, at Goregaon, in Mumbai on October 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI
Speaking on the annual Dusshera rally of the Shiv Sena in Mumbai, Mr. Shinde additionally focused Uddhav Thackeray, head of the rival faction, accusing him of working in opposition to his personal celebration colleagues.
“Hundreds of individuals died (within the 2008 terror assault), and underneath somebody’s strain, you (the UPA authorities) didn’t assault Pakistan. This is helplessness and cowardice. This is dishonesty with the nation. It is treachery with the individuals of India,” Mr. Shinde stated, referring to Chidambaram’s current assertion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Armed forces responded strongly to the Pahalgam terror assault, he stated, noting, “Blood was met with blood and cannons responded to bullets.” PM Modi taught a tricky lesson to Pakistan, sending out a message that no different nation would are available between India and its neighbour, the Shiv Sena chief stated. “It was solely Modi who may say it, and we must be happy with it,” he added.
In a current podcast, former Union Minister Chidambaram prompt that he favoured navy retribution following the 26/11 terror assault, however the UPA authorities finally determined in opposition to such a transfer. He additionally famous that world powers, together with the U.S., wished India to not begin a struggle.
“Who is Pakistan earlier than us? A jackal can not develop into a lion simply by carrying its pores and skin,” Mr. Shinde additional stated, including, “A lion is all the time a lion, and Prime Minister Modi is sort of a lion.”
Targeting the rival Shiv Sena (UBT), Shinde taunted that its Dusshera rally ought to have been held in Pakistan.
“Your rally ought to have been held in Pakistan and it’s best to have invited Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir as chief visitor,” he stated, claiming that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena questioned the valour of the Indian Armed forces and “spoke Pakistan’s language.” Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders had stated earlier that Shinde ought to maintain his celebration’s rally in neighbouring Surat and invite Amit Shah as chief visitor.
“Our rally is in India, and whether it is held in Surat, we won’t hesitate to ask Union Home Minister Amit Shah. You haven’t any ethical proper to criticise us,” Mr. Shinde informed the rival faction.
Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, Mr. Shinde accused him of working in opposition to his personal celebration colleagues.
“How can he be a pacesetter when he relentlessly works to suppress his personal celebration colleagues? Is there any such chief in different political events who acts in opposition to his personal celebration leaders?” requested Mr. Shinde, who parted methods with Thackeray in 2022, splitting the Sena.
“He all the time termed whoever left the celebration as rubbish, however will he ever introspect?” the Deputy Chief Minister requested.
The UPA authorities was corrupt, Mr. Shinde stated, including that after changing into Prime Minister, Mr. Modi ensured that each one corrupt individuals went to jail.
Published – October 03, 2025 07:28 am IST
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