Stepping down as Maha CM, announces Uddhav Thackeray


Mumbai, June 29 (IANS): On expected lines, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray late on Wednesday quit his post and also as Member of Legislative Council - 9 days after the Maha Vikas Aghadi government was reduced to a minority with an unprecedented rebellion by the Shiv Sena legislators.

With this the two-and-half year old, three-party Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress government experiment has collapsed, barely hours after Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari ordered a floor test late on Tuesday night.

Thackeray announced his resignation - "I am quitting the post of CM" - in a public address to the people of the state on social media, in his familiar, cool, composed, father-figure style as he did regularly in the past two-and-half years.

"With your blessings and cooperation, I could manage it till now... I especially wish to thank Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar and Congress President Sonia Gandhi, and both the parties for extending their cooperation," he said.

Thackeray also acknowledged how the NCP-Congress ministers on Wednesday immediately agreed to the renaming proposals of Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad as Dharashiv, though conceding it was a much-delayed decision.

Touching briefly on his short-lived 31-month-long tenure and the 56-year-old party legacy that he carries forward, Thackeray recalled how many ordinary workers, autorickshaw drivers, paanwalas, etc, grew in the party, became corporators to ministers and became very big.

"Now those same people are 'naaraz' (disgruntled) and those who did not get anything are still loyal and stand strongly with Shiv Sena," he rued.

"I invited them (the rebels) several times to come and meet me and discuss their issues... whether they have problems with me, the Shiv Sena, the NCP, Congress or anything else... but there was no response," he noted with a tinge of sadness.

Thackeray said that those who became big on the strength of the Sena and Balasaheb Thackeray, if they believe that by topping his son, they will get "punya" (grace), let them have it.

"I was a reluctant CM.. The circumstances under which I came to the post is well known.. I am not hankering for any post. Before you, I hereby quit my post as CM.. I only need your love and affection," said CM, who had vacated the official quarters, 'Varsha' bungalow last week, hours after the rebellion erupted in full force.

Adding that he did not want the drama of any floor test or such politics, Thackeray also said he was quitting as Member of Legislative Council.

Taking a swipe, Thackeray said the Governor upheld democracy by acting on the Opposition's letter to order the floor test within 24 hours, and wished he (Governor) had done the same with the MVA's proposal to nominate 12 MLCs, now pending since November 2020 with Raj Bhavan.

Moments later, opposition Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including state President Chandrakant Patil, Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis and others celebrated the CM's announcement with cheers and distributed sweets.

Several rebel MLAs welcomed the developments and said the state will now be on the path of progress under the leadership of prospective CM Fadnavis.

Now, the floor shifts back to the BJP and Raj Bhavan where the formalities of the new prospective new government shall crystallise.

 

  

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    All one can say shameful ...Murder of democracy ... 4 pillars of democracy compromised Legislative .. executive.. judiciary.. Press ..

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  • Raviraj Poonja, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    This was bound to happen, only got delayed due to Covid. The tagline of Shiv Sena was always that they were 'BJPs supporters' . Their Phamplets and posters had the pic of Modi . Thats how they garner votes. Most of the people do now even know who their MLA is but simply voted as BJP supporters. So then Udhbav Thackrey turns around ignores BJP and join hands with a party like NCP, and Congress, just to become the CM. This is not going to work anymore. It was a hard and humiliating fall. Never will he revive again.

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  • Hussain, Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    No matter what bhakts will always defend their masters corrupt ways of usurping power ! Copy paste whatever received on whatsapp and on Rs 2 tweets page. Shiv Sena backstabbed Hindus. INC backstabbed Hindus in Karnataka so we BOUGHT 15 MLAs of theirs. INC again belittled their Hindu MLAs so we brought down Madhya Pradhesh Govt. People were eating BEEF in Meghalaya.. So we brought them down ........ Bhakts will have answer for everything to justify their masters open CORRUPTION !

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  • Hussain, Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    Everyone has a golden period and no doubt this is BJP's era. They do organized loot, no ethics, unleash ED, CBI, IT until they surrender, control media and masses, megalomaniacs... You think that Power is eternal... Its just a matter of time before you have a downfall with a loud THUD !

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  • rajesh poojary, mangalore/abudhabi

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    Uddhav priortized NCP & Congress rather than his own MLS. Obviously BJP explore this opportunity and well articulated silentl parting of Shindhe group from Shivansena . Finally Uddhav for its " Maadiddunno Maharaya " since in 2019 assembly elections Shivasena went with BJP got manadate , but Uddhav desire to be CM made him hands with NCP & Congress despite different ideology as BJP called its as natural alliance , eventually Uddhav forgot his hardcore Hindutva for satisfying Pawar and Sonia which ditched Shivasena hardly. I believe Uddhav loose his party and symbol since 90% of MLA's are with Shindhe group.

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  • roy Indian, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    @rajesh poojary, mangalore/abudhabi that means Uddhav Thackeray is not Hindu. dear you should open eyes here BJP are playing dirty politics by brining religion ok . but how will you know your in save place gulf .......

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  • Moshu, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    BJP and SS are the two faces of the same coin. Both are had the records of oppressing the existence of minorities. Happy to watch the development of two hindutva ideology extremists becomes eaternal enemies. Let them both have the taste of cooked recipes of their own hand.

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    Anyone who backstabs hindus should step down...

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    what about your people backstabbing minorities.?!

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    Does your rule apply to Baliga murder case...

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    Sanju baba ke paas jawab nahi.....🤫😷😷

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  • Monty Dotor, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    Jawaab hai lekin laachaar hai. There are good people and bad people in every religion, because of bad people the good ones also suffer.

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    Sanju baba ke paas jawab nahi.....🤫😷😷

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  • gm, mlur

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    The people backstabbed forming the govt here. Is this the morality?

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  • Rational thinker, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    By the way what is the going rate of MLAs in Maharashtra these days? Crores in double digits or triple digits?

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    since 2014 democracy is murdered in a systematic manner by the vishakari duo of changu and mangu..Uddav is the latest victim....

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    BJPigs celebrating today as they have pulled down one more govt!

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  • Robin, Mangalore/ KSA

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    Uddhav's team done their batting without falling all wickets and now turn to Fadnavis team to bat. Wait & watch who will win the series!!! 50-50 match :)

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  • Naveen, Netakere

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    There is a saying “ better late than never “ , the person who betrayed his party and people of Mah is celebrating!!! Next election SS will be wiped out and new Party called Bala Saheb Shiva Sene will cross 55 seats by joining BJP. People of Mah lost faith in all three parties and BJP s path made easier.

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  • Joel, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 29 2022

    Fake hindutva strikes again, the real reason came from their own mouth now. To bring bjp to power

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  • Hussain, Karkala

    Thu, Jun 30 2022

    because of ED fear and BJP will give them clean chit

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Wed, Jun 29 2022

    Sale sale sale Bombay Stock Exchange 💱 offer BJP gonna put its high stakes be it horse trading or seat trading

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Wed, Jun 29 2022

    Very sad that his own people have betrayed him ...One of the greatest CM maharashtra ever has…

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 29 2022

    In fact, uddhav thackeray chose a good potion, resigning from c.m., post instead of buying crocked mla's in the auctioning market. elected representatives r minting money. citizens must remember while electing mla traitors /anti nationals.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Wed, Jun 29 2022

    Have heard some people asking questions: If its easier to PURCHASE MLAs or Judges?

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