Uddhav Thackeray Slams Amit Shah: A Battle Over Maharashtra's Icons

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes Union Home Minister Amit Shah for remarks on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, accusing BJP of arrogance and demanding Prime Minister Modi take action. Thackeray questions BJP allies' stance on Shah's comments and expresses concerns about BJP's Hindutva politics.

In a pointed critique, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks concerning Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, labeling them as emblematic of the BJP's 'arrogance.'

Leader of the opposition Thackeray charged that these statements displayed an outright disrespect towards revered figures such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Ambedkar, highlighting an attempt by the BJP to rewrite history.

Furthermore, Thackeray challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take decisive action against Shah, questioning the support of BJP allies for Shah's remarks and expressing concerns over BJP's divisive Hindutva strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)