Supreme Court ruling on Sena plea to disqualify 16 MLAs will decide fate of Indian democracy: Uddhav Thackeray
"As per the law, nobody can snatch away the Bow-Arrow party symbol from the Shiv Sena. Don"t worry about it," said Thackeray
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Mumbai, July 8: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said the upcoming verdict of the Supreme Court on July 12, on Shiv Sena's plea to disqualify 16 MLAs - including Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, for not following the party's decision to attend the party meeting will determine which way India's democracy will go.
Commenting on basis of the doubts raised by party workers in light of unfolding events in last few days, he said, "As per the law, nobody can snatch away the Bow-Arrow party symbol from the Shiv Sena. Don't worry about it. However the party symbol on the voting ballot paper is important, people not only take their decisions solely on the symbol but also the person who holds the Bow and Arrow."
He said that the upcoming SC decision on disqualification plea will decide the future course of India's democracy, "I have trust in the Supreme Court. On July 12, the verdict to be pronounced will not only be important for the future of Shiv Sena but also for the future of democracy in the country. It will decide whether the country will be run on the basis of the Constitution framed by Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar or not. The country is eagerly waiting for the verdict."
He refuted claims thatSena will have to give up on the party symbol. Notably, Shiv Sena leader Sunil Prabhu has filed an application in the SC seeking suspension of newly appointed Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and 15 other legislators - against whom disqualification petitions have been filed - from Assembly.
"I also told them about what has happened in the recent past. It doesn't mean a new symbol should be thought upon. It's not required. Precisely why, I am addressing you; nobody can take the party symbol away from us. I am stating this only after discussing the issue with legal and constitutional experts," Thackeray said.