Mumbai, March 18 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the government over the violence in Nagpur, questioning its response to present-day challenges while focusing on historical figures from centuries ago.

He alleged that the administration remains silent on pressing issues affecting people today.

"The BJP is shameless about this because this incident has happened in the hometown of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Sadly, when the BJP cannot govern, they resort to violence, and riots and this is their set formula in every state. If you look at Manipur, that is exactly what they want to convert Maharashtra to," Thackeray said.

He further accused the BJP of diverting attention from present-day governance by invoking h...