‘Begani Shaadi Mein…’: Devendra Fadnavis Reacts to Buzz on Thackeray-Pawar Family Ties

‘Begani Shaadi Mein…’: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday declined to respond to the media reports of possible reconciliation between Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray.

"I have no interest in being 'begani shaadi mein Abdullah deewana'. These are two parties, two brothers -- it's up to them to decide their course of action. Once they make their decision, we will respond," Fadnavis told reporters here.

"Until then, let the media fly its kite of speculation. Why should I react to it? One thing I can see clearly: while we don't know how much real conversation is happening between them, there is certainly a lot of chatter in the media. So for now, I won't be giving any reaction," he added.

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Speculations about a possible reunion between the NCP, headed by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and NCP (SP), led by his uncle Sharad Pawar in recent weeks. Similarly, buzz is also going around about an alliance between Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

Fadnavis said he did not want to invite “trouble” by commenting on speculation about potential tie-ups.

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“They are brothers (Thackerays) as well as uncle and nephew (Pawars). If they decide among themselves, then fine. You (media) are speculating. I don’t even know if they are communicating with one another, but you have already grown impatient. I don’t want to invite trouble by commenting on both families,” Fadnavis said.

When asked about surplus sugar stock in the state, Fadnavis said polylactic acid (biodegradable plastic) can be made from it. “This could also serve as a decent solution for times when we have excess stock,” he added.

In recent weeks, there has been widespread speculation over a possible rapprochement between Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s NCP and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP). Similarly, a potential alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has also drawn attention.

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