Mumbai, Oct 28 : Penning sharp edits in party publications ‘Saamana’ and ‘Dopahar Ka Saamana’, the Shiv Sena (UBT)’ on Saturday asked “What has (Narendra) Modi done in 10 years”, exactly two days after the Prime Minister’s much-debated jibe apparently targeting Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar.
Rising to the veteran Maharashtra leader’s defence, Maha Vikas Aghadi ally Shiv Sena (UBT) countered the Prime Minister and said Modi should have at least checked his past comments on Pawar before talking exactly the opposite now
“It was the Modi government which conferred Padma Vibhushan on Pawar for his contributions to the agriculture and social sectors… Just 4-5 years ago, Modi praised Pawar’s work and leadership qualities, how he had helped Gujarat as the Union Agriculture Minister, and that he (Modi) came into politics holding Pawar’s finger,” said the Saamana edit.
“Today, everything has changed, there is no consistency in Modi’s words and actions and this is a sign of a confused mentality,” said the edits.
Hitting out hard, the Saamana retorted, “What has PM Modi done for the country” and listed various issues, alleging he has made life in India difficult with his policies.
“Many affluent people no longer want to live in India and are migrating to other countries. The BJP has made this country ‘unlivable’, people are scared, farmers are committing suicide, the youth is frustrated…” slammed Saamana.
“Ajit Pawar is the answer to Modi’s charges… He was groomed by his uncle Sharad Pawar, the BJP could ‘break’ Ajit Pawar, but the 82-year-old Sharad Pawar is still around… This is what Modi is scared of,” said the edit
