Mumbai, Feb 12 (NationPress) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray faction expressed significant dissatisfaction on Thursday regarding the recent situation in Chandrapur, where certain party corporators pledged their support to the Bharatiya Janata Party in the mayoral election.

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut emphasized that party leader Uddhav Thackeray had given clear directives against any alliance with the BJP, labeling the decision as a “betrayal” of the party's longstanding political mission.

Raut attributed the local political shift to a lack of coordination within the Congress.

In statements to the media, Raut asserted that any partnership with the BJP would be viewed as a “sin” that Maharashtra would never overlook. He asserted that even though the BJP holds power presently, Shiv Sena (UBT) would not accept the “stigma” of compromising for temporary benefits.

“For years, we have fought against them. To compromise now for the sake of power is unacceptable to me and the majority of our party. If there is to be any alliance in Chandrapur, those ‘traitors’ who betrayed the Shiv Sena must first be removed,” Raut declared.

While discussing the disarray within the Congress, an ally of the Maha Vikas Aghadi, Raut mentioned that despite talks with senior figures such as MP Pratibha Dhanorkar and Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar, internal discord within the Congress hindered a unified response.

“The Congress needed to engage more seriously with our corporators and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi members. Unfortunately, two factions within the Congress could not reach a consensus until the very end. In that vacuum, local politics shifted, and some supported the BJP,” Raut elaborated.

He indicated that the local Congress leadership, including state president Harshwardhan Sapkal, should contemplate the recent developments. Raut likened the situation in Chandrapur to previous political tensions seen in Kalyan-Dombivli involving the MNS and other parties.

He stated that Uddhav Thackeray is closely observing the situation. The implicated corporators are expected to be summoned to Mumbai within the next two to three days, after which a final decision on the withdrawal of support or disciplinary measures will be made.

Raut reaffirmed that Thackeray’s stance against the BJP remains steadfast, especially considering the division in the original Shiv Sena.

“Uddhav Thackeray’s orders for Chandrapur were clear: do not bring these ‘thieves’ to power. If anyone believes they are ‘Super Uddhav Thackeray’ and can override his orders, I do not know who they are,” he remarked.

When questioned if his comments were aimed at party legislator Varun Sardesai, Raut dismissed the notion. “Just as there is only one Balasaheb, there is only one Uddhav Thackeray. No matter how prominent a leader becomes, the chief’s order is final,” he concluded.