CM Uddhav steering MVA three-wheeler; 'I call Sonia sometimes, have rapport with Pawar'

In an interview with Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray spoke about Maha Vikas Aghii (MVA) and dared opposition to topple his government. Dubbed as 'unlocked' interview, whose second part has been released on Sunday, Uddhav Thackeray spoke on a range of issues, including Maha Vikas Aghi government in state, India-China tensions, Rajasthan political crisis, and Ayodhya Ram Temple.

Maharashtra Chief Minister said that MVA is a "three-wheeler" government, but he is firmly in control of its "steering wheel." Terming NCP and Congress as "positive", CM Uddhav said that MVA government is benefitting from ir experience. In a direct jibe at Opposition, CM said that future of MVA is t dependent on m. Moreover, he ded that even NDA h 30 to 35 wheels (alliance partners) when he last attended ir meeting.

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'Topple my govt right w': CM Uddhav's dare

Daring Opposition to topple his government, when asked about Operation Lotus, CM Uddhav said: "What are you waiting for? Topple my government right w while I am giving this interview? You say MVA government is formed against democratic principles but when you topple it, is it democracy?"

" future of my government is t in hands of Opposition. steering is in my hands. A three-wheeler is a vehicle of poor people. or two are sitting behind," Thackeray said exuding confidence in MVA. "If my government is a three-wheeler, it is moving in a proper direction, why should you have stomach ache?" he ded making a veiled attack at opposition BJP.

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Congress's grievance resolved

chief minister also rejected criticism that bureaucracy has an upper hand and said that government is decision-maker and bureaucracy implements decisions. He clarified that Congress's grievance of being neglected in three-party alliance government was resolved after his meeting with state Congress leers. "I have good coordination with (NCP chief) Shar Pawar. I make a phone call to (Congress president) Sonia Gandhi some times," he said.

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CM Uddhav slams Devendra Fnavis

Earlier in first part, CM slammed Opposition leer Devendra Fnavis' extensive visits to various parts of Maharashtra amid Coronavirus pandemic. Thackeray said that one must use techlogy rar than wasting time roaming around state. Highlighting his own review meetings from 'Matoshree', he said that it was easier to decide on matters quickly inste of roaming about state concentrating on specific places.

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