Maharashtra assembly elections 2024: Uddhav Thackeray should apologise, says Kirit Somaiya on Arvind Sawant's remark

Bharatiya Janata Party BJP leader Kirit Somaiya on Saturday condemned the Shiv Sena UBT for the remarks made by its leader Arvind Sawant who referred to Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC as imported maal Somaiya said that the party should feel ashamed and called on Thackeray to apologize to the nation reported news agency ANISpeaking to ANI BJP leader Kirit Somaiya said Uddhav Thackeray Sena uses a word like maal for a woman candidate Shaina NC They should feel ashamed Uddhav Thackeray should apologise to the nation reported ANICondemning Shiv Sena UBT leader Arvind Sawant for his imported maal remark against Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that if Balasaheb Thackeray were alive he would have broken his mouth He termed his remarks as unfortunate and said that no amount of criticism is enough for him reported ANISpeaking to ANI CM Shinde said Its very unfortunate Speaking ill of a woman is highly condemnable and no amount of criticism is enough Claiming to follow Balasaheb Thackerays ideology their actions reveal their true nature If Balasaheb were alive he would have strongly condemned and would have broken his mouth Their character is exposed by their actions MVA earlier defamed our women and sisters in Guwahati In the upcoming elections women will surely teach a lesson to those who disrespect themThe controversy began when Arvind Sawant an MP of the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray allegedly referred to Shaina as imported maal saying Look at her condition She was in the BJP all her life and now she went to another party Imported maal doesnt work here only original maal doesIn response Shaina NC filed a complaint against him at the Nagpada Police Station over his commentAfter filing a complaint against Sawant over his imported maal remark Shaina NC said that the law would take its courseFIR has been registered regarding outraging the modesty of woman and defamation as he has used derogatory remark We are here to work actively If he had to discuss he should have discussed over work The law will take its course I have done what a selfrespecting woman should do the Shiv Sena leader told ANIEarlier on Friday CM Shinde had slammed Shiv Sena UBT leader Arvind Sawant saying that the sisters of Maharashtra will show him his place and send him back homeShinde said If we look at it honestly it is unfortunate Whoever has said this all the sisters of Maharashtra will show him his place and send him back home If Balasaheb was here and a Shiv Sainik had done this he would have smashed his face I will just say that all these sisters will take revenge on those who insulted another sister of theirs and send them back home in the electionsHowever after facing backlash for his imported maal remark Arvind Sawant on Friday claimed that he did not mention Shainas nameI never mentioned her name I only said that someone who is an outsider will not be able to work here Its their habit to create uproar he said while speaking to ANISawant further said he has always respected women and accused his opponents of trying to tarnish his reputationThey file defamation cases yet it is they who are defaming me I condemn their intent I have been in politics for 55 years and have always respected women Those who are supporting her ask them to answer whatever questions I have asked Shaina NC is my friend she has worked for me and I respect her They are satta jihadi people as our leader Uddhav Thackeray says Sawant added reported ANIThe Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 are set to take place on November 20 with vote counting for all 288 constituencies scheduled for November 23With inputs from ANI