Fadnavis Refutes Secret Meeting and Controversial Claims Amid Political Speculations

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed reports of a secret meeting with Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, describing them as intentionally misleading. He emphasized the openness of his relationship with Thackeray, denying any covert discussions.

Fadnavis also confronted claims regarding a historical dialogue between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Samarth Ramdas, asserting a lack of evidence for such events. He stressed the evolution of historical narratives over time and called for measured public responses to speculative stories.

Addressing Dheerendra Shastri's statements advocating RSS involvement, Fadnavis interpreted them as a call to preserve Hindu culture, urging context consideration. He underscored the progress in Kumbh Mela preparations, advocating for increased coordination with religious leaders for effective execution.

(With inputs from agencies.)