Explorer

Maharashtra Polls: Uddhav Thackeray's Bag Inspected In Yavatmal, Questions If Modi, Eknath Face Same Scrutiny

Maharashtra Election 2024: Uddhav Thackeray questioned election officials' inspection of his bag, asking if they inspected other leaders' bags, including PM Modi and CM Eknath Shinde.

Maharashtra Election 2024: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday questioned election officials as they inspected his bag when he arrived in Yavatmal for a campaign event ahead of the November 20 assembly elections. 

In a video shared on the Shiv Sena (UBT) X handle, Thackeray can be seen questioning election officials about whether they had inspected the belongings of other political leaders, including CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, as well as PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. When informed by an official that these leaders had not yet visited the area, Thackeray insisted that their bags be inspected and a video recording of the process be sent to him.

Maharashtra Election: Uddhav Thackeray Questions Bag Check, 'No One Is Big Or Small In A Democracy'

Addressing a public meeting in Wani for the Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Sanjay Derkar, Uddhav Thackeray expressed discontent over the incident and questioned whether similar inspections are carried out for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders.

He recounted that, upon arriving in Wani by helicopter, several election officials examined his belongings. While speaking to his party workers and supporters, he urged them to be vigilant, saying, "Check the pockets and identity cards of the officials who check you", news agency PTI reported.

ALSO READ | Maharashtra Election: BJP Approaches ECI To Demand FIR Against Rahul Gandhi For Constitution, Gujarat Remarks

However, Thackeray clarified he was not upset with the election authorities. "You are following your responsibility, and I will perform my responsibility," he stated. Nonetheless, he sought to know, “The way you inspected my bag, did you inspect the bags of Modi and Shah? Shouldn't the bags of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis be checked?”

Describing the inspections as unfair, he remarked, "All these useless things are going on. I don't consider it democratic. This can't be a democracy. In a democracy, no one is big or small."

Thackeray suggested that if the bags of senior leaders from the ruling alliance were not checked, then members of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) would conduct their own inspections. He warned the police and Election Commission to refrain from intervening, emphasising that voters have the right to scrutinise leaders’ bags when they campaign.

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
Tue Feb 18, 5:26 pm
connaught place
15.8°
Precipitation: 0 mm    Humidity: 73%   Wind: W 3.8 km/h
See Today's Weather
Powered By:
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Security Breach At Salman Khan's Shooting Location, Man Mentions Lawrence Bishnoi When Questioned
Security Breach At Salman Khan's Shooting Location, Man Mentions Lawrence Bishnoi When Questioned
Assam CM Himanta Extends Beef Ban To Restaurants, Public Events
Assam CM Himanta Extends Beef Ban To Restaurants, Public Events
Army Jawan On Leave Shot At By Terrorists In J&K's Pulwama, Condition Stable
Army Jawan On Leave Shot At By Terrorists In J&K's Pulwama, Condition Stable
Naga Chaitanya And Sobhita Dhulipala Get Married In A Traditional Telugu Ceremony. Pics Out
Naga Chaitanya And Sobhita Dhulipala Get Married In A Traditional Telugu Ceremony. Pics Out
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Vivek Oberoi's 1200-Crore Net Worth – Discover His Lucrative Income Sources!Pushpa 2: The Rule’s 3D Show Cancelled Across India, Here's Why | ENT LiveBreaking News: 'Law and order in Delhi has become worse' says Arvind Kejriwal | ABP NewsMaharashtra New CM: 'We Are Forming a New Government with Joy and Harmony' – Eknath Shinde | Breaking News

Photo Gallery

Embed widget