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Ravindra Vaikar, who recently left the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) to join the Eknath Shinde-led party, had reportedly earlier this week said that when he was with Thackeray’s party, his There were “two options” – “change political parties or go to jail”. Later, while clarifying his statement, he said that Uddhav Thackeray refused to support him while Eknath Shinde listened to him.
In an interview given to Marathi newspaper Maharashtra Times“After being falsely implicated, I was left with only two options, either go to jail or change the party…with a heavy heart I changed sides…when my wife’s name was also included in it,” Waikar said on Thursday. It’s been done.” (In this case), I was left with no option…”
News agency ANI reported that last year the Enforcement Directorate had registered a case against Ravindra Vaykar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the construction of a luxury hotel. This case is related to ‘Rs 500 crore 5-star hotel scam’.
Vaikar clarifies: ‘Eknath Shinde listened to me’
After his interview, Vaikar held a press conference on Friday to clarify the matter. The Marathi newspaper quoted Vaikar as saying that he had joined Shiv Sena “only because of the support given by the Chief Minister at that time”. He claimed that his statement was distorted.
In the press conference, he said, “After receiving the ED notice…I had demanded that I should meet Uddhav Thackeray from time to time and find a way out. I had told him that he should call his superiors i.e. the Prime Minister ” Minister Narendra Modi and tell him that what is happening is wrong.”
“However, Uddhav Thackeray said I have to face it on my own. So, one should join a party that understands one’s role, so I joined Shiv Sena,” Vaikar was quoted as saying.
He said that the party chief [Thackeray] Should have stood behind me. However, “it did not happen”. He said, “After this there was a discussion with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He listened to me.”
Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has fielded Ravindra Vaikar from Mumbai North West seat. Vaikar was a close aide of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, but recently switched allegiance to the Shinde faction.
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Published: May 11, 2024, 10:16 pm IST
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