Updated On: 03 April, 2022 12:19 PM IST | Pune | PTI
Speaking at a rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Saturday, Raj Thackeray had criticised Sharad Pawar, accusing him of `playing the caste card from time to time and dividing society`

MNS chief Raj Thackeray addresses Gudi Padwa rally at Shivaji Park, Dadar. Pic/Ashish Rane
Rejecting Raj Thackeray`s allegation that NCP plays "caste politics", party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the MNS president never takes a consistent stand on any issue and remains in "hibernation" for three to four months a year which is his "speciality". Speaking at a rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Saturday, Raj Thackeray had criticised Sharad Pawar, accusing him of "playing the caste card from time to time and dividing society.`
"On the contrary, NCP brings together people from all the castes. Raj Thackeray should have studied the history of NCP (before making comments)," Pawar told reporters in Kolhapur. Replying to a question on the MNS chief`s speech, Pawar took a swipe saying, "Raj Thackeray stays underground for three to four months and suddenly surfaces to give a lecture. This is his speciality. I don`t know what he does for months". Pawar said the MNS chief talks about many things but lacks a consistent stand.