Political Battle: BJP vs. Shiv Sena on Ministerial Expenditures

Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticized Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray for questioning the spending on Union ministers' bungalows. Bawankule defended PM Modi's humble beginnings and criticized Thackeray's tenure as Maharashtra CM. The dispute mirrors BJP's earlier criticism of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's spending as Delhi CM.

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule has launched a verbal attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray following an editorial in Saamana that criticized the spending on Union ministers' residences over the last decade.

Bawankule questioned Thackeray's standing to comment on PM Narendra Modi, emphasizing Modi's rise from a modest start as a tea seller to becoming the Prime Minister through significant struggle. According to Bawankule, Modi's dedication to serving India's population stands in stark contrast to Thackeray's political journey.

The BJP leader further criticized Thackeray's previous term as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, claiming a lack of engagement with the state's key administrative centers. This exchange comes amid the BJP's similar attacks on AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal over his alleged extravagant use of public funds for official residences during his time in office.

(With inputs from agencies.)