After Raj Thackeray's remark, Fadnavis says he's ‘thankful' for being credited in Uddhav patch-up
'I am thankful to Raj Thackeray for giving me credit for bringing them together," said Devendra Fadnavis reacting to Raj Thackeray's remark that the Maharashtra chief minister 'achieved' what 'Bal Thackeray' couldn't.
'Uddhav (Thackeray) and I are coming together after 20 years… What Balasaheb Thackeray couldn't do, what thousands of others couldn't do — Devendra Fadnavis managed to do,' Raj Thackeray said during the massive rally at Mumbai's Worli, following the Maharashtra governemnt's decision to roll back the introduction of Hindi as a third language in state schools.
Devendra Fadnavis further said that although the rally was for the victory of the Marathi language, Uddhav Thackeray 'chose to speak about politics' and that he 'spoke out of frustration.'
'It was a victory rally for the Marathi language, but Uddhav Thackeray chose to speak about politics and how he was ousted from power. He is speaking out of frustration, as they have nothing to show despite ruling the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for over 25 years. In contrast, we have brought development to the city and worked relentlessly for the Marathi Manoos in Mumbai.' said Fadnavis.
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