File photo of Maharashtra Prime Minister and Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray.
A war of words has started between the Maharashtra government and the BJP on whether the Hindi film industry should be moved out of Mumbai or not.
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Politics has now started in Maharashtra over rumors of the Hindi film industry moving from Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh. Yesterday, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray issued a statement saying that attempts were being made to smear and change the Hindi film industry and that the same will not be tolerated. The statement acquires significance as it is the first time that the CM has ruled on the ongoing investigation into the death investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput.
Today, NCP Senior Leader and Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik also responded to the rumors stating, “Various attempts are being made to smear Bollywood and move it from Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh. We will not allow the same.” Last month, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had unveiled grand plans to establish a film mega-city, considered the largest in India, in Uttar Pradesh.
Surprisingly, the MNS, which has voiced its opposition to the government, has extended its support this time.
Meanwhile, the BJP directly hit CM, Uddhav Thackeray. Maharashtra BJP leader Amarjeet Mishra said the CM must leave their residence to understand the reality of the situation.
“The previous government had decided to further develop the 521 acre movie town with a grant of Rs 2050 crore. But nothing has happened after the MVA government came to power in Maharashtra. If nothing is done, this industry will change to another part, “he added. .
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