The battle between Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) over who gets the title of 'Hindutva' ideologue has intensified as a banner was enacted in Thane that described MNS chief Raj Thackeray as the 'Hinduhridaysamrat'. Until now, Shiv Sena founder and the late firebrand leader, Balasaheb Thackeray, held the title. Two days ago, Shiv Sena supremo and Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray had launched an attack on MNS head Raj Thackeray for changing its flag. Shiv Sena has always fought for Hindutva. The meeting further fuels speculations that MNS is mulling over the idea of claiming the 'Hindutva' space vacated by the Sena.

Source: dna January 27, 2020 04:07 UTC