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  • Shiv Sena MP Criticizes Presence of Fugitive Lalit Modi at Lawyer Harish Salve’s Wedding

    Shiv Sena MP Criticizes Presence of Fugitive Lalit Modi at Lawyer Harish Salve’s Wedding

    Shiv Sena (UBT) Member of Parliament Priyanka Chaturvedi took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to indirectly criticize the presence of fugitive businessman Lalit Modi at the wedding of prominent lawyer Harish Salve. Salve, a member of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel, recently wed his British partner Trina in London. The event garnered significant attention due to the presence of Lalit Modi, who is wanted by Indian agencies on charges of corruption and money laundering.

     

    Chaturvedi’s tweet raised questions about the association between Lalit Modi and Harish Salve, who is well-known for his high-profile legal career and has represented various clients, including the Indian government, in significant cases.

     

    In her tweet, Chaturvedi stated, “Not that I care about sarkari BJP lawyer marrying a third time & then very conveniently waxing eloquent on behalf of Modi government on uniform marriage laws, polygamy etc … but what should concern everyone is the presence of a fugitive who is escaping Indian law as an invitee and celebrating Modi government’s favorite lawyer’s wedding. Who’s helping whom? Who’s protecting whom is now not even a question anymore.”

     

    Chaturvedi’s remarks highlighted the perceived closeness between Lalit Modi and members of the legal and political fraternity. She also shared the statements of a journalist who pointed out that when a fugitive like Lalit Modi attends the wedding of a prominent lawyer like Harish Salve, questions are inevitably raised about their relationship and connections.

     

    Additionally, Sanjay Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chimed in on X, questioning the association between Lalit Modi and Harish Salve, especially in light of Salve’s membership on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel. Singh’s tweet in Hindi raised concerns about Modi’s celebration with Salve and sought an explanation regarding their relationship.

     

    The presence of Lalit Modi at Harish Salve’s wedding has drawn attention and raised questions about the connections and associations within India’s legal and political circles.

  • Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi Responds to Controversy

    Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi Responds to Controversy

    Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Member of Parliament, Priyanka Chaturvedi, strongly responded to Maharashtra MLA Sanjay Shirsat’s recent claim that Aaditya Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena’s youth wing, sent her to Rajya Sabha because of her beauty. Shirsat, affiliated with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s camp, attributed this statement to politician Chadrakant Khaire, who allegedly made the remark about Chaturvedi and Aaditya Thackeray.

     

    The exchange of comments between Chaturvedi and Shirsat was triggered when Chaturvedi referred to the MLAs from the Shinde group as “traitors.” In response, Shirsat countered that Chaturvedi had no right to use that term, as she herself joined Shiv Sena after leaving Congress.

     

    Chaturvedi was quick to respond to Shirsat’s comment, expressing her disapproval and asserting her confidence. “I don’t need a traitor who sold his soul to tell me what I look like and why I am where I am,” she stated firmly, defending herself against the derogatory remark.

     

    Taking a strong stance against Shirsat’s comments, Chaturvedi characterized his views on politics and women as deeply flawed and reflective of his own vulgar character. She condemned his remarks and did not shy away from criticizing his approach to politics and gender equality.

     

    Meanwhile, Aaditya Thackeray, the focus of the initial comment, responded to the controversy by downplaying Shirsat’s remarks. He stated that people like Shirsat should not be given attention, suggesting that his comments were not worth acknowledging.

     

    In 2019, Priyanka Chaturvedi made a significant decision to leave the Congress, where she had served as a national spokesperson. Her decision came as a result of the party’s mishandling of an incident involving misbehaving party workers. Feeling unappreciated and dissatisfied with the Congress’ approach, she wrote a resignation letter to communicate her reasons for joining Shiv Sena.

     

    The exchange of comments between Chaturvedi and Shirsat reflects the heated political climate and differences of opinion within Maharashtra’s political landscape. As the situation continues to unfold, the responses from the individuals involved highlight the complexities and challenges of political discourse in the region.