MUMBAI: BJP Senior Leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday he said Shiv Sena “softened” his position in ‘love jihad‘after he formed a government with the NCP and Congress in Maharashtra last year.
He also took shots at Sena MP Sanjay Raut on his statement questioning the implementation of any “love jihad” legislation in BJP-JD (U) Bihar.
“The Shiv Sena was once known for vigorously protesting Valentine’s Day celebrations and beating couples. The Sena used to write critical articles during 2014 to 2016 against ‘love jihad’, but his current stance shows how much it has changed. that party, “he said former prime minister he told reporters.
The Sena and the BJP parted ways after the Assembly elections in 2019 following a dispute over sharing the post of Maharashtra’s prime minister.
Later, the Seine joined the NCP and Congress to form the government of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
He also took shots at Sena MP Sanjay Raut on his statement questioning the implementation of any “love jihad” legislation in BJP-JD (U) Bihar.
“The Shiv Sena was once known for vigorously protesting Valentine’s Day celebrations and beating couples. The Sena used to write critical articles during 2014 to 2016 against ‘love jihad’, but his current stance shows how much it has changed. that party, “he said former prime minister he told reporters.
The Sena and the BJP parted ways after the Assembly elections in 2019 following a dispute over sharing the post of Maharashtra’s prime minister.
Later, the Seine joined the NCP and Congress to form the government of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
When asked about Raut’s comments on how the BJP is going to implement the love jihad ‘related ordinance in Bihar, Fadnavis said, “It amazes me that despite being a progressive state, Maharashtra is expected to look up for Bihar because of some legislation. I wonder why Raut is admiring Bihar for that. ”
The BJP is an important partner in the NDA in Bihar, where it shares power with the JD (U) led by Prime Minister Nitish Kumar.
Fadnavis, who is an opposition leader in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, also reiterated that the Sena-led government will collapse due to its internal contradictions and that the BJP will not need to make any effort to evict it.
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