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“Didn’t Intend To Hurt Feelings”: Naveen Jindal, Suspended BJP Leader, On Prophet Row

Naveen Jindal

The now expelled leader, Naveen Jindal, has reportedly received several death threats from around the nation.

Uttar Pradesh: Now expelled BJP Delhi unit media head was reported to have visited the Banke Bihari temple early today.

Responding to journalists over his controversial remark that set the nation ablaze over this month, Jindal claimed that it was never his intention to insult or defame the religious emotions of other communities.

The leader claimed that he had received several death-threats from around the nation over the week. Jindal and his family have since moved out of their Delhi residence.

“I would pray to (Banke) Bihari jee that there should be peace in the country. My statement was taken out of context. My intention was never to insult or hurt the religious sentiments of people of any religion,” he added.

“The way people use foul language for our gods and goddesses, I had only questioned such people. My aim was not to hurt anybody’s religious sentiments. We believe in ‘sarva dharm sambhaav’,” Jindal responded to reporters.

To questions regarding purported death-threats and security concerns he responded, “I have come at the feet of Banke Bihari Maharaj. What can be greater security than this? I have informed the Delhi Police about the threats and it is doing its job.”

In an effort to minimize the casualties of the spokesperson’s comment the BJP had expelled Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal on the 5th of June early this month. On similar grounds BJP journalist and party spokesperson Nupur Sharma was also expelled from the party.

The comments made on Prophet Muhammed by the duo had raised eyebrows across international media and diplomats over the month.

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“Shinde Old Shiv Sainik; Neither Easy For Him Nor For Us To Leave Each Other”: Sanjay Raut

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Shiv Sainik

Hindu Sena Eknath Shinde is an old Shiv Sainik, and according to MP Sanjay Raut, neither can he leave Sena nor can we leave him.

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke with “old Shiv Sainik” Eknath Shinde over the phone on Wednesday morning amidst the political unrest in Maharashtra. “Our friend Eknath Shinde is an old Shiv Sainik. For many years, we have collaborated. It’s neither easy for him nor for us to leave each other. This morning, I spoke with him for an hour, and I told the party chairman about it,” stated Raut.

Eknath Shinde asked that the Sena renew its partnership with the BJP, according to the sources. Raut, however, asserted that Shinde has not imposed any requirements or conditions. “Discussions with MLAs who support Eknath Shinde are in progress; everyone will remain in the Shiv Sena. Shinde is and will be a Shiv Sainik,” according to Raut.

Additionally, he claimed that Uddhav Thackeray is being supported by the Congress and NCP. “We will keep fighting. What is the worst that may occur? We’ll become powerless. We’ll be without power! However, power comes and goes, and we will eventually regain it, but the party’s honour must always be preserved. We’ll struggle persistently,” said Raut, adding that the party is a fighter.

Sanjay Raut added that although a lot had been published about his friendship with Shinde, the two remained in touch since they were Shiv Sainiks employed by the same organisation.

The claim that Sharad Pawar had forewarned Uddhav Thackeray about the escalating unrest inside the Shiv Sena a few months ago is untrue, according to Raut.

In the meantime, on Wednesday, a poster could be seen outside Sanjay Raut’s Mumbai home. “Your arrogance would endure 4 days, our kingship is inherited,” the banner declared.

Uddhav Thackeray, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, is depicted on the poster, together with Balasaheb and Aditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and other well-known figures.

Political crisis in Maharashtra

Eknath Shinde, the leader of the Shiv Sena, asserted that he is supported by at least 40 MLAs who are camped out in Guwahati. The Shiv Sena-led MVA administration is currently in disarray as a result of Shinde’s action. After the MLC poll results were announced, MLAs retreated into seclusion and appeared to be rebelling against the party, which caused the major political parties to congregate.

Shinde stated the following while his camp stayed silent over its internal developments: “Balasaheb Thackeray’s Shiv Sena is still where we are. We won’t be leaving. Balasaheb’s Hindutva is something we have been pursuing and will continue to do.”

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