Nagpur, Dec. 13 -- Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) leader and Maharashtra Industry Minister Uday Samant today criticized rival Shiv Sena (UBT) president and former state chief minister Uddhav Thackeray over his remarks regarding the post of Deputy Chief Minister.
Uddhav Thackeray has repeatedly criticized the BJP-led Maha Yuti, claiming that the position of Deputy Chief Minister is unconstitutional and illegal.
Responding to this, Samant said, "In Congress-ruled Karnataka, which has been unjust to Marathi-speaking people in the border areas, a Deputy Chief Minister is acceptable, but Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is not. Those who call the position unconstitutional should first demand the resignation of Deputy Chief Ministers in Congress...