Mumbai, June 23
Amid revolt by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde, party MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the Shiv Sena will quit the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra if a group of rebel MLAs camping in Assam return to Mumbai in 24 hours and discuss. ready for. Case with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray
Shinde is currently camping in Guwahati along with 37 rebel Shiv Sena MLAs and nine Independents, which has thrown the party-led state government into trouble. The NCP and Congress also share power in the Uddhav Thackeray-led government.
“You say you are a real Shiv Sainik and will not leave the party. We are ready to consider your demand, provided you come back to Mumbai in 24 hours and discuss the issue with CM Uddhav Thackeray. Positive thoughts on your demand Will not write letters on Twitter and WhatsApp,” Raut told reporters here.
“Rebels from outside Mumbai have raised the issue of Hindutva. If all these MLAs feel that Shiv Sena should get out of MVA, then show courage to come back to Mumbai. You say you have issues only with the government and It also says Shiv Sena should come out of MVA. That you are a true Shiv Sainik. Your demand will be considered. But come and talk to Uddhav Thackeray.”
CM Thackeray had on Wednesday offered to step down from the top post amid Shinde rebellion and later also vacated his official residence in south Mumbai before moving to his family home in suburban Bandra.