Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentarian Priyanka Chaturvedi unleashed a blistering attack on Maharashtra’s Mahayuti government, rechristening it ‘Mahajhoothi’ amid a bitter tussle for mayor posts. The controversy has laid bare the alliance’s fragility, with BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP locked in unseemly negotiations over civic leadership roles.
‘Service? No, it’s all about sycophancy and seats,’ Chaturvedi charged, slamming the coalition for its ‘power-hungry’ ways. She claimed the BJP’s extravagant spending secured only a meager seven-seat lead, painting a picture of a government more interested in cronyism than citizen welfare.
Venturing into sports diplomacy, Chaturvedi rubbished the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s security fears for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. ‘They don’t get to call the shots on where games are played,’ she asserted, stressing India’s impeccable safety protocols. In a pointed reversal, she flagged the dire situation for minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh as a matter of profound concern.
The MP also mourned the Noida engineer’s suicide, calling it ‘textbook administrative collapse.’ With the CEO suspended but the DM untouched, Chaturvedi demanded sweeping reforms. ‘This isn’t justice; it’s a cover-up,’ she warned.
Chaturvedi’s broadside resonates in a state where civic discontent simmers. Her words challenge the Mahayuti’s unity narrative, potentially galvanizing opposition ahead of crucial polls. As these issues collide, Maharashtra’s political landscape grows ever more volatile.