BJP’s bid to penetrate Tamil Nadu without partners is a non-starter, proclaimed Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey, casting doubts on the party’s southern expansion. Detailing BJP’s lackluster show in Tamil Nadu alongside Kerala, Karnataka, and Telangana, Dubey invoked historical alliances.
‘In Maharashtra, Balasaheb Thackeray was BJP’s cornerstone—rewarded with party fragmentation,’ he recounted. Thackeray’s birth centenary sparked emotive gatherings across the state, affirming his stature as a unifying Hindu voice on international forums. ‘His protégés split the fold; our legal battle for the symbol persists.’
Addressing Shashi Tharoor’s congressional discord, Dubey advocated reconciliation: ‘Internal spats are common, but sidelining Tharoor’s caliber erodes credibility.’ The BMC mayor imbroglio post-elections prompted a reality check: ‘BJP will crown its mayor swiftly, yet Shinde must audit benefits for Mumbai’s Marathi ethos.’
Dubey’s critique highlights alliance imperatives in diverse India.