Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his proposal to deny parole to convicts involved in sexual offences, questioning whether the move reflects a genuine policy shift or merely political rhetoric amid public outrage over crimes against women, reported IANS.

Saamana editorial targets Maharashtra government

In an editorial published in the party mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction referred to the recent assault and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Pune district, an incident that has intensified concerns about women’s safety across Maharashtra.