'Hindutva, patriotism of BJP and CM Fadnavis is hypocrisy': Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Shiv Sena UBT on Friday criticised the BJP and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saying that their version of Hindutva and patriotism was hypocrisy reported news agency IANSReferring to Fadnavisrsquo statement after the formal announcement of alliance between the Thackeray cousins that the BJP does not wear the saffron shawl merely for votes the Thackeray camp termed it as ldquothe pinnacle of double standards It further claimed that the BJPrsquos Hindutva is a shamThe Thackeray camp in the partys mouthpiece Saamana said that during the riots following the demolition of the Babri Masjid only the Shiv Sena protected Hindus in Mumbai and Maharashtra While numerous Shiv Sainiks sacrificed their lives the BJP did not suffer even a scratch in this great battle for Hindutva reported IANSAccording to the editorial Fadnavis claimed that the BJPrsquos Hindutva is not just a method of worship but a way of life However the editorial said that Balasaheb Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have always maintained what Fadnavis is saying now as they have rejected the Hindutva that is limited to rituals and bellringingNewHindutvavadisThe editorial questioned the NewHindutvavadis while referring to the BJP supporters saying that they have created national tension and claimed lives over peoples eating habits reported IANSldquoAfter the demolition of Babri Masjid the BJP was paralysed by fear and drenched in sweat The then BJP VicePresident Sundar Singh Bhandari hurriedly issued a statement distancing the party from the act calling it an unfortunate incident and suggesting it was likely the work of the Shiv Sena The BJP was terrified at the time and would never have been able to recover if the Shiv Sena had not been by its siderdquo said the Thackeray camp reported IANSWhat is the use of such Hindutva where rapists like Asaram Ram Rahim and Kuldeep Sengar are releasedStepping up the attack against the BJP the Uddhav Thackerayled Shiv Sena UBT said that despite being in a Hindutva state Hindus lack jobs and food with 80 crore people still dependent on the governments free 10kg ration adding that it clearly shows the economic failures ldquoWhat is the use of such Hindutva where rapists like Asaram Ram Rahim and Kuldeep Sengar are released while a staunch patriot like Sonam Wangchuk is sent to jailrdquo it asked reported IANSThe editorial has questioned the utility of the BJPrsquos brand of Hindutva which it claimed is built on spreading hatred against Muslims and Christians to instil fear in HindusWith inputs from IANS