'Don't Test Our Patience': Maha CM Shinde Slams Jarange's Allegations Against Fadnavis, Claims Conspiracy

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted that the state government has an idea the people behind Jarange. He said that the further details would be disclosed at the appropriate juncture.

File Photo of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ( Image Source :PTI )

New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange must not test the patience of his government after the latter made serious allegations against Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Additionally, CM Shinde took a veiled swipe at Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena (UBT).

While speaking in Antarwali Sarati earlier in the day, Jarange claimed that Fadnavis was trying to kill him. Jarange had also said a poisoning attempt was made against him through saline, though he did not elaborate on the claim, reported PTI.

"Those who are protesting again and again against the government must not test our patience. They should not create a law and order problem", PTI quoted CM Shinde as saying. While speaking to reporters on the eve of the session of the Maharashtra legislature, he added, "I wonder why Jarange's speech looks like the script generally used by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray", as per PTI. 

Conspiracy Will Be Exposed Soon: CM Shinde 

In response to Manoj Jarange's aggressive demeanor and the use of expletives in his speeches, CM Eknath Shinde affirmed that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law. "It is a conspiracy in progress and it would be exposed soon", the CM added, as per PTI.

Earlier in the day, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted that the state government has an idea of the people behind Jarange. He said that the further details would be disclosed at the appropriate juncture, reported PTI.

Responding to Jarange's announcement of marching to Mumbai to protest in front of Fadnavis' bungalow, the deputy CM said that it was his official residence, open to visit by anyone, reported PTI.