Tue Dec 17 12:16:50 UTC 2024: ## Thackeray and Fadnavis Meet Amidst Strained Maharashtra Politics

**Nagpur, Maharashtra –** In a surprising development, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray of the Shiv Sena (UBT) met with current Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Nagpur. The meeting, which took place during the ongoing winter session of the Maharashtra legislature, comes amidst significantly strained relations between the BJP and the Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena.

Mr. Thackeray, accompanied by senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Aaditya Thackeray, Anil Parab, and Varun Sardesai, expressed his hope for a return to normalcy in Maharashtra’s political landscape. He stated, “I could not win the election. They won and formed the government. We expect decisions to be made in the interest of Maharashtra.” However, he also hinted at continued scrutiny of the BJP’s election victory.

The meeting marks a notable development following the 2019 split in the Shiv Sena, caused by disagreements over the Chief Minister’s position. While the nature of the discussions remains undisclosed, the encounter signals a potential shift, however tentative, in the tense political climate of Maharashtra.

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