Hardik to be Shiv Sena face in Guj polls, ties with Maha BJP on notice: Uddhav


Mumbai, Feb 7 (PTI): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today said Patidar quota leader Hardik Patel will be his party's face in Gujarat Assembly polls even as he asserted the alliance with BJP in Maharashtra is on "notice period".

Thackeray's statements came after Patel called on him at his residence Mathoshree here. Patel's visit is being seen as significant since Sena has been trying to woo the Gujarati community in its fight against the BJP in Mumbai city corporation elections.

"Our friendship with Hardik Patel will be lasting. Until the other person breaks relations with us, we do not leave their side. If needed, we will fight Gujarat Assembly polls as well and Hardik will be our face," Thackeray said while addressing a joint press conference with Patel.

Giving indications that the Sena is ready to pull out of the Maharashtra government, in which it is a partner of the BJP, Thackeray said the government is on a "notice period" as on now.

"Like the Code of Conduct is for a certain period, the government too is on a notice period and when the period ends will be known by all soon," Thackeray said. "From the last several months, Hardik wanted to pay his respects to the memory of Sena founder Balasaheb (Thackeray) and thus he came to Matoshree. Sena and Hardik are together in their fight for justice," he added.

Patel, who had taken on the BJP government in Gujarat by spearheading a stir demanding quota for the Patidar community, said Maharashtra is a land of warriors and that the current struggle is for a social change and to deliver justice to people.

"I have always been inspired by Balasaheb's thoughts. His thoughts are inspiration for the youth. Be it Gujarati or Marathi all are my friends. Meeting anyone cannot be a political issue. One should be in contact with 'good' people," Patel said.

Thackeray said the decision to fight the upcoming civic polls sans BJP was taken as there were "no heartfelt feelings" to fight in an alliance.

  

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  • Tausif, Mysore

    Wed, Feb 08 2017

    I can see the downfall of current ruling party with the entry of new players in this category. As congress declined with the entry of many players under the category of so called "Secularism". Soon India will be moving from One party rule to two party rule and then Multiparty rule. Is this good for India.

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  • PAM Suvarna, karkala

    Wed, Feb 08 2017

    Dear Modi Haters,

    This is one of eye opening message to you that Modi not indulge in vote bank politics or any political party appeaser,he only wants development of his country.
    Shiva sena is just broke its friendship because they unable earn any kind of monetary profits in present Fadnavis govt, as they did earlier!so sean is not happy with Modi leading BJP.
    Modi is leading our country to the right direction,but some guys are having hidden grievance against him,these guys only attacks him with their venom.
    Jai Hind.

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  • Amigo, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 07 2017

    Hardick lost the battle before it start. Overnight he also wanted to become National leader like Kujliwala but now he will called Feku of Parikar. Too powwrhungry too money hungry. GET LOST.

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  • Amigo, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 08 2017

    CORRECTION : Not Parikar but PATIDAR

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  • ANIKETH, MUMBAI

    Tue, Feb 07 2017

    MODI EFFECT .uddav also lost black money since november he is also frustuated.
    finally all politicians will come together against modi. only honest people will be with modi.
    uddav lost maharatra vidansaba election because of his proudishness.
    if BJp dont get much seats in BMC its not loss for them. but if shivsena looses then its shame on uddav. Those who opposed modi these days have felt the heat . delhi people are not happy ,bihar is becoming goonda raj.
    uddav is not worried abt BMC elections he is planning Gujrat election?

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Tue, Feb 07 2017

    A wealthy Gujarati business community in Mumbai is tradition supporters and one the key sponsors of BJP funding.

    Patidar leaders entry into Mumbai polls will not make any impact on ruling BJP in Maharashtra.

    He should have played his card in the coming Gujarat assembly and in Mumbai tactical support. His premature entry is only dent his popularity as 'Patidar' leader.

    Jai Hind

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Suratkal/M'lore/Bahrain

    Tue, Feb 07 2017

    One more jatka for jumlebaaz BJPee..

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  • Santhosh, Mangalore/ Riyadh

    Tue, Feb 07 2017

    After Bala Saheb Thackery , Shiv Sena has become a laughing stock for all. With Raj forming MNS, Udhhav looks like he has lost all hold on the party ideology. What a shame for a party like Shiv Sena.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Feb 07 2017

    Hardik should be weary of Snakes & Rats ,,,

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