Patil, who was defeated by Congress rebel Vishal Patil, said he had to fight alone as the Maha Vikas Aghadi and Mahayuti opposed him
Pic/Eknath Shinde's Office
Former wrestler Chandrahar Patil who had unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha polls from Sangli on a Shiv Sena (UBT) ticket joined the Shiv Sena on Monday in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Patil, who was defeated by Congress rebel Vishal Patil, said he had to fight alone as the Maha Vikas Aghadi and Mahayuti opposed him.
"I just got 60,000 votes in Sangli, which is infested with dynastic politics. If given proper support, I can translate it into 6 lakh votes," he said.
Hailing Shinde, Patil said the Deputy CM was committed to the development of sports.
Using wrestling terminology to attack Uddhav Thackeray, Shinde said he had put his opponents on the mat in such a way, a reference to his rebellion in 2022, that they are still unable to regain their posture.
"I am the son of a farmer who rose from the ranks to become CM. But some people still cannot digest it. A wolf cannot become a tiger by merely wearing its skin," Shinde said further attacking Thackeray.
He said his party had no masters and slaves, adding that Balasaheb Thackeray considered his workers as his own.
But later some people turned workers into house helps, he said without naming Uddhav Thackeray.
“After our uprising three years ago, we were targeted with daily allegations. But when I became Chief Minister, we chose not to respond with accusations—we responded with performance. That’s why the people of Maharashtra gave us a historic mandate, electing 232 Mahayuti candidates,” said Shiv Sena leader and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, launching a sharp attack on the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction.
“This Shiv Sena belongs to the Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray—not to those who rule from ivory towers,” Shinde declared.
Lauding Chandrahar Patil’s patriotism, Shinde said, “He is organizing a blood donation camp in Delhi for our jawans at the border. Seeing his dedication, I say—why not organize one in Kashmir as well?”
Calling upon the cadre, Shinde urged, “Take the Shiv Sena to every home. With Chandrahar Patil’s entry, our responsibility grows even more.”
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