In a pointed jab at opposition parties, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde made a striking analogy, stating that “sheep and goats” couldn’t challenge a lion in the jungle. He emphasized that defeating Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the opposition’s sole focus and criticized their lack of a unified front.
During an interview with a Hindi channel, CM Shinde remarked, “I will not call opposition vultures, but sheep and goats cannot come together to put up a fight against a lion in a jungle. A lion is always a lion and he would rule the jungle.”
Addressing the political landscape in Maharashtra, Shinde highlighted the stability of his government, formed with the support of 215 plus MLAs after Ajit Pawar’s alliance. He confidently stated, “There is no threat to the government.”
Maharashtra holds significant political importance with 48 Lok Sabha members, the second-largest representation in the country after Uttar Pradesh’s 80 parliamentarians.
In a veiled reference to his predecessor, Uddhav Thackeray, Shinde asserted that his government was actively working for the people, leaving the ultimate judgment to the electorate.
Regarding allegations of the Enforcement Directorate targeting opposition leaders, Shinde defended the agency’s actions, stating that the ED takes action against those suspected of engaging in corrupt practices and doesn’t engage in unwarranted harassment.
