Eknath Shinde Accuses Uddhav Thackeray of Betrayal, Likens Him to a Chameleon

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has launched a scathing attack on his predecessor, Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of political betrayal. Shinde compared Thackeray to a chameleon for allegedly ignoring calls from Devendra Fadnavis, then-Maharashtra BJP leader, after the 2019 Assembly elections.

Thackeray’s Shift in Alliances

The heart of the issue lies in the aftermath of the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Despite winning the election in alliance with the BJP, Thackeray’s Shiv Sena ultimately severed ties with the party. He then formed a government with the ideologically different Congress and NCP, surprising many political observers.

Shinde’s “Chameleon” Comparison

Shinde’s “chameleon” comparison highlights the perceived shift in Thackeray’s political stance. He alleges that Thackeray abandoned the pre-election alliance with the BJP despite their shared victory, opting instead to form a government with parties holding differing political views.