OSMANABAD: The BJP should think about why its foundation stones are falling when it is reaching the peak of success, Maharashtra Prime Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Wednesday after Eknath Khadse exit the BJP to join the NCP.
Speaking to reporters here, Thackeray said that Khadse is “definitely welcome” to the family of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comprising the Shiv Sena, the NCP and Congress.
Disgruntled Maharashtra BJP leader Khadse will join the PNC on Friday, the state’s water resources minister said. Jayant patil announced earlier in the day.
Thackeray said that Khadse is among the leaders who expanded the BJP base in parts of the state along with the late leaders Pramod Mahajan aind Gopinath munde.
Khadse has a separate identity, he is a fighter and a direct leader, said Shiv Sena’s president.
“When someone like Eknathji Khadse, who expanded the BJP base, leaves the party, then the BJP should think about why the building blocks are falling when it is reaching the pinnacle of success,” Thackeray said.
There is no point reaching the pinnacle if the foundation stones are falling, said the prime minister, who is in Osmanabad district to assess losses from last week’s heavy rains and floods.
“Previously, we (Shiv Sena) left the NDA, the Shiromani Akali Dal He also recently left the alliance. Now Khadse is not with the BJP either. Therefore, the BJP should think about it. Being an old friend of the BJP, it is my duty to alert them, ”he said.
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