In a sharp critique of Maharashtra’s ruling coalition, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has dubbed the Mahayuti alliance not a grand union, but a ‘Mahajhoothi’ – a band of big liars. The barb comes amid escalating tensions over mayor selections in key cities, where power-sharing disputes have exposed deep fissures within the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP partnership.
Chaturvedi didn’t mince words, accusing the coalition of prioritizing power grabs over public service. ‘This isn’t Mahayuti; it’s Mahajhoothi,’ she declared, pointing to the chaotic haggling over mayor quotas. She alleged that the BJP splashed massive sums just to clinch a slim seven-seat edge in recent elections, underscoring a desperate chase for dominance rather than governance.
The MP’s salvo extends beyond state borders. Reacting to Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Nazmul Hassan’s provocative claim that his team feels unsafe in India for the T20 World Cup, Chaturvedi dismissed it outright. ‘The BCB shouldn’t overestimate its clout to dictate match venues,’ she retorted. India, she emphasized, upholds top-tier security for all, while turning the spotlight on Bangladesh’s own troubles – particularly the alarming plight of Hindus there, which demands global attention.
Closer home, Chaturvedi’s ire turned to the tragic death of a software engineer in Noida. Labeling it a glaring systemic failure, she questioned why the district magistrate remains in post despite the CEO’s suspension. ‘One life lost exposes the rot in our administration,’ she said, urging accountability to prevent future lapses.
As Maharashtra’s political drama unfolds, Chaturvedi’s multi-pronged attack highlights brewing discontent with the ruling alliance’s tactics, from local power plays to international posturing. With elections on the horizon, such rhetoric could signal tougher battles ahead.