On Uddhav Thackeray's birthday, CM Fadnavis praises him as a 'true friend'
In its editorial mouthpiece Saamana, Devendra Fadnavis in his wishes said that his relationship with Uddhav has always been that of an elder brother.
Calling Uddhav Thackeray as a "true friend", Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today showered rich praises on the Shiv Sena president on his 56th birthday.
In its editorial mouthpiece Saamana, Fadnavis in his wishes said that his relationship with Uddhav has always been that of an elder brother.
"We may have difference of opinions on some issues but Uddhav ji has never let that affect our personal equations. Be it Balasaheb or Uddhav ji, many in the BJP, including myself, feel a family bond with them," Fadnavis' message read.
The CM also took the opportunity to clear the air about Shiv Sena's tirade against the BJP.
Fadnavis said, "Logical thinking is Uddhav ji's biggest asset. His demands are based on logic but if you explain him your counter logic, he is always willing to listen. He never stalls things just for the sake of it. Sometimes relationship between two parties gets strained. But our relationship is based on the strong foundation of Hindutva and Nationalism."
Stating that Uddhav is rightly carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy, CM Fadnavis said that inspite of everything, Uddhav has kept the artist in him alive.
NCP leader and MP Supriya Sule too extended his greetings to Uddhav in this special issue. Citing the close bond between the Thackeray and Pawar parivar , Supriya said "Uddhav has changed the party accordingly. The change in party's line on Valentine's Day celebration is an indication of that."
Superstar Shahrukh Khan's company Red Chillies too wished the Shiv Sena president on his birthday. The Shiv Sena had staged huge protests against SRK's Film "My Name is Khan" in 2010.