Uddhav thanks 'Sonia ji', remembers father

November 26, 2019 21:47

After being elected as the leader of 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' of the Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress, Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray evoked memories of his father and late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.

He also thanked Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

"I want to thank Sonia ji also. Parties with different ideologies have come together... those who were friends for 30 years, did not trust us. But those against whom we fought for 30 years have trusted me," Thackeray said.

Common people should think of this government as their own, he said.

"The fight is not personal...my government will not work in a vindictive way," Thackeray said.

Without naming the former ally Bharatiya Janata Party with whom the Sena had a bitter falling out after contesting the October 21 assembly elections together, Thackeray said he would not align with those who speak lies.

Speaking on the occasion, NCP chief Sharad Pawar eulogised Bal Thackeray, his bitter adversary in politics but a dear friend in personal life. -- PTI

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