Political Friction: Thackeray's Ice Slab Threats Stir Controversy

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray warned against intimidating party workers during the election campaign, threatening that offenders would 'sleep on ice slab.' This statement has intensified a dispute with rival Sena leader Ramdas Kadam, who accused Thackeray of betrayal and sidelining his son, MLA Yogesh Kadam.

In a stirring campaign speech, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray issued a stern warning, stating that anyone who intimidates his party workers will be 'made to sleep on an ice slab.' This bold remark has touched off a war of words with rival Sena leader Ramdas Kadam.

Thackeray's comments, made during a rally in Dapoli, Maharashtra, were directed at Ramdas Kadam and his son, MLA Yogesh Kadam, branding them 'traitors' for aligning with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction. Thackeray emphasized his responsibility to protect his party's workers with the upcoming assembly elections in mind.

In response, Ramdas Kadam defended his son, claiming that Aaditya Thackeray had expelled close associates from the party. He denied Thackeray's accusations, calling them betrayal since Thackeray had played a role in his political marginalization. The tensions reflect the ongoing split within Shiv Sena since 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)