At a rally in Oshiwara, Fadnavis escalated his conflict with Owaisi, defending “vote jihad” remarks and calling for “dharma yudh.” His comments were a direct response to Owaisi’s criticisms, where Fadnavis pointed out, “This is Maharashtra, not Hyderabad.”
Fadnavis stressed BJP’s focus on inclusive development while accusing opposition parties of promoting divisive policies like Muslim reservations and waqf board funding. “We will work for the development of all but will not stand for policies that undermine national interest,” he stated.
Fadnavis emphasized BJP’s infrastructure achievements, criticized Owaisi and Thackeray, and addressed local concerns, bolstering Mahayuti’s campaign. These statements are set to further fuel the ongoing political tensions as Maharashtra heads into elections.