BJP MP laid down condition to puncture Raj Thackeray's 'inflated ego', says NCP

Days after Uttar Pradesh BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh asked Raj Thackeray to apologise to north Indians before visiting Ayodhya the NCP on Tuesday claimed the BJP leader laid down the condition to puncture the MNS chiefs inflated egoMaharashtra NCPs chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase also questioned why Thackeray who otherwise issues orders and ultimatum in Maharashtra was not replying to the BJP MPThackerays Ayodhya visit will happen if he apologises to north Indians But he will not be able to open his mouth before the Marathi manoos in Maharashtra if he does so The BJP has entangled Thackeray politically Tapase claimedRaj Thackeray recently gave an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government comprising the Shiv Sena NCP and Congress to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3 He had also said that he will visit Ayodhya on June 5 to seek blessings of Lord RamHis party MNS formed to raise the cause of sonsofthe soil had targeted north Indians in the past and also agitated against students from there appearing in an exam in MaharashtraSingh had last week opposed Thackerays June 5 visit to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and warned that the latter would not be allowed to enter the city till he tendered a public apology for allegedly humiliating north IndiansSingh has laid down the condition to puncture the inflated ego of Raj Thackeray Tapase said in a statementThe NCP leader also claimed that Singhs opposition to Thackerays proposed Ayodhya visit shows the BJPs real stance with regard to the MNS chiefUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expresses views on several issues but has kept mum on Thackerays proposed visit Tapase notedMeanwhile Maharastra minister and state NCP chief Jayant Patil without naming anyone said Some people are trying to see that riots take place and that there is a law and order problem in the state But we should not fall prey to this designWe should strive to ensure peace and love in the state and maintain social unity the water resources minister said at UrunIslampur in Sangli district on Monday when he launched the work on an Eidgah there according to a party statementWithout naming Thackeray Patil further said some people are raising the issue of loudspeakers and some other people are insisting on reciting Hanuman Chalisa at someone elses residenceSuch an atmosphere is created when a politician does not have the confidence of getting reelected he saidPatil also said an attempt was being made to create a strange situation in the countryWe have an idea who is trying to hurt the rights of minorities But we will not allow the progressive ideology of Maharashtra to get hurt the NCP statement quoting PatilHe was apparently referring to Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLAhusband Ravi Rana recently insisting on reciting Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackerays private residence in MumbaiPatil also said that efforts were made to bring down the Maha Vikas Aghadi MVA government in the state but the coalition is strong and will remain soHe said the state government is working to ensure progress of people from the Muslim community in educationAn Urdu medium school will be developed in the area UrunIslampur in Sangli as part of the efforts he addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever