Chavan Alleges BJP's Role in Shiv Sena Split

Veteran Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has claimed that the BJP's senior leadership endorsed the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena, leading to the fall of Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi government. He described the move as being meticulously planned, likening it to a military operation.

Veteran Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has raised serious allegations against the BJP, claiming its senior leadership played a pivotal role in orchestrating the 2022 split in the Shiv Sena. This political maneuver led to the toppling of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government in Maharashtra.

Speaking to reporters in Satara, Chavan highlighted the November 20 assembly elections as occurring amidst the backdrop of this significant political upheaval. He detailed how the split unfolded in June 2022, spearheaded by Shiv Sena MLAs rebelling against Uddhav Thackeray, the party president and then-Chief Minister.

Chavan accused the BJP of meticulous planning to ensure the collapse of the MVA government, describing it as akin to a military operation involving security and chartered planes. He also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for refraining from using his anti-corruption slogan in Maharashtra.

(With inputs from agencies.)