JAMMU, Jun 22: The Jammu & Kashmir unit of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has strongly reacted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks regarding Shiv Sena made during a public event in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, stating that a party founded on the ideals and principles of Balasaheb Thackeray does not require any political certification.
In a statement issued here today, J&K Shiv Sena (UBT) President Manish Sahni said, “The question of who represents the real Shiv Sena will not be decided from political platforms but in the court of the people. History has repeatedly shown that whenever attempts have been made to weaken or split Shiv Sena, the party has emerged stronger and more determined.”
Meanwhile, during a joining programme held at the party’s state office in Jammu, dozens of workers associated with the Eknath Shinde faction announced their decision to join Shiv Sena (UBT). Welcoming the new entrants, Sahni said that true followers of Balasaheb Thackeray can never compromise on ideology and principles.
Sahni further stated that the Union Home Minister should focus on serious issues concerning national security rather than deciding which political faction is “real” or “fake.”
“The Home Minister must clarify when the process of identifying and deporting Rohingya and Bangladeshi illegal infiltrators living across the country, including Jammu & Kashmir, will be completed. The nation deserves an answer,” he said.
He alleged that the government has yet to present a clear and transparent policy regarding the identification and action against illegal immigrants. According to him, this has raised security concerns and increased pressure on local resources.
Shiv Sena (UBT) urged the Central Government to announce a time-bound action plan for the identification and deportation of Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators and to prioritize national security over political rhetoric.
Dozens of including Mohammad Rafi, Hilal Ahmed, Khurshid, Adil, Danesh, Imtiaz joined the party, on this occasion Meenakshi Bakshi, Vikas Bakshi, Raj Singh, Sanjay Bhatt were present.