Mahayuti Critiques MVA Following SP's Exit from Opposition Coalition

Mumbai, Dec 8 (NationPress) The Mahayuti on Sunday directed its criticism towards the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) factions, accusing them of infighting and mutual blame in the aftermath of their dismal performance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

This criticism comes after the Samajwadi Party (SP) announced its exit from the MVA opposition coalition, just weeks following the Assembly poll results.

SP state president and MLA Abu Asim Azmi outlined numerous grievances related to the sudden withdrawal, targeting the Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Shiv Sena (UBT) for their lack of coordination in the electoral process.

"There was no coordination within the MVA during the seat-sharing arrangements or the election campaign. We found ourselves excluded from meetings and rallies. This dysfunction contributed to the MVA's significant defeat in the elections," Azmi stated while addressing reporters.

Mahayuti leaders criticized the MVA factions for engaging in blame games after their defeat, suggesting their narrative would have shifted had they been victorious.

In a conversation with IANS, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande expressed her surprise that it took Azmi this long to bring up such issues. "Had the MVA been successful, would he have made these comments? This seems like a new strategy that holds no significance at this moment," she remarked.

BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay resonated with this critique: "As Prime Minister Narendra Modi states, 'Ek hai to safe hai' (Unity is safety). When Hindus come together, leaders like Azmi and Uddhav Thackeray become unsettled."

"Their position on Hindus and Muslims is unclear, but we, under PM Modi and CM Devendra Fadnavis, proudly represent Hindu values," he added in his remarks to IANS.

Shiv Sena MLA Uday Samant conveyed to IANS, "Azmi's departure underscores the fragmented leadership of the MVA. They are speaking from both sides, and Azmi's claims validate this observation."

Azmi's exit was further influenced by the SP's demand for 12 Assembly seats, of which they contested six, securing two -- Azmi from Mankhurd-Shivajinagar in Mumbai and Rais Kasam Shaikh from Bhiwandi East in Thane.

Azmi also directed his criticism towards Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, claiming that Thackeray had instructed his party members to aggressively pursue a Hindutva agenda in the lead-up to the upcoming civic elections.

He condemned a social media post by SS (UBT) MLC Milind Narvekar, which celebrated the Babri Mosque demolition and featured images of Balasaheb Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, and Aditya Thackeray.

"Such posts are unacceptable. They hurt sentiments and contradict the principles of secularism, unity, and respect for all communities. We advocate for democracy, the Constitution, and harmony, not division," an visibly upset Azmi stated.

Azmi reaffirmed that the SP would not associate with any party that adopts a communal stance, reiterating its dedication to secular values and inclusive governance.