Malegaon Blast Case: A Political Debacle
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde passionately criticized the Congress following the acquittal of the 2008 Malegaon blast case accused, calling for an apology for the 'saffron terror' narrative. Shinde also attacked the Shiv Sena (UBT) for forsaking Hindutva principles in favor of an alliance with Congress.
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The 2008 Malegaon blast case took a significant turn as all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, were acquitted. The court cited a lack of 'reliable and cogent evidence' against them, dealing a political blow to the Congress.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde demanded an apology from the Congress for what he described as a misleading 'saffron terror' narrative, asserting that the acquittal serves as a slap to the party's face. Shinde's comments reflect ongoing tensions over political narratives rooted in nationalism and religion.
Further controversy arises from the Shiv Sena (UBT) aligning with Congress, with accusations of abandoning Hindutva and the principles of Bal Thackeray. These developments underscore the complex alliances and ideological shifts within Maharashtra's political landscape.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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