Advocating a united Opposition against the BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Monday sought a probe into the Adani Group and maintained that there should be no difference within opposition parties.
He also ruled out an alliance with estranged partner BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha and Maharashtra Assembly polls.
Speaking at Loksatta Samvad organised by Marathi daily ‘Loksatta’, Thackeray said, “The country and the state are witnessing politics of vendetta as never before. Earlier, Balasaheb Thackersay and Sharad Pawar used to attack each other (politically), but they never allowed their political differences to come in the way of their friendship.”
But now, he claimed, “the Opposition is being targeted. There is rampant misuse of ED, CBI, IT… It appears they are being directed by those in power…” Seeking a united Opposition, Thackeray said, “Today, all opposition parties are fighting the BJP together.”
Maintaining that all Opposition leaders will meet and decide on the Lok Sabha elections, Thackeray said a PM face should be projected before the polls.
On NCP president Sharad Pawar going against ally Congress’s stand on seeking a JPC probe into the allegations against Adani Group, Thackeray said, “I believe there should be no differences within the Opposition. There should be a probe into the Adani matter. Where has Rs 20,000 crore gone? Whether it should be through the JPC or Supreme Court recommended panel can be decided.”