“MNS workers retaliated,” says CM Eknath Shinde after attack on Udhhav Thackeray’s convoy in Thane

Thane (Maharashtra) [India] August 11 (ANI) After the convoy of Uddhav Thackeray was allegedly attacked by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers with coconut and cow dung, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that it was in “retaliation” to the earlier attack on MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s car.

“Earlier, when Raj Thackeray was on a visit to the Beed district, Uddhav Thackeray’s workers threw betel nuts at his vehicles. Today, in response to that incident, when Uddhav Thackeray came to Thane, MNS workers retaliated.” CM Shinde said on Saturday.

However, Shinde condemned the attack on Uddhav Thackeray by MNS workers

“I do not support this attack, but if you attack someone’s convoy in this manner, their workers will retaliate similarly. Such attacks are not part of Maharashtra’s culture.”

Notably in Thane, MNS workers on Saturday hurled coconuts and cow dung at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy. MNS workers claimed that it was in response to the incident on Friday where MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s car was attacked with betel nuts and tomatoes.

Speaking on Ladli Behna Yojana, CM Sindhe said that the scheme has shaken the ground beneath the feet of opposition leaders.

“I want to assure you that this is not a temporary scheme; it will continue indefinitely, and women will continue to benefit from it.” CM Shinde said.

Ladli Behan Yojana aims to offer financial aid of Rs 1500 per month to women aged between 21-65 with less than an annual income of Rs 2.5 lakh.

CM Shinde also highlighted the initiatives for elderly women, such as the “Vay Shree” scheme, which will benefit women above the age of 65. Additionally, women have been given a 50% concession for travel on state roadways buses.

Shinde concluded by advising Maharashtra’s “Ladli Behnas” (beloved sisters) to be cautious of their “step-brothers.” He added, “When money is credited to women’s accounts under the Ladli Behna scheme, the opposition will grow more anxious and be ready to pack their bags and flee.”