"Part of Maharashtra's tradition", Chandrashekhar Bawankule responds to Uddhav Thackeray's praise for CM Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 23 (ANI): Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday reacted to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's praise for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, stating that it reflects Maharashtra's cultural tradition of appreciating an individual's good work on their birthday.
"It is part of Maharashtra's tradition to commend the achievements of an individual on their birthday. Uddhavji has appreciated Devendra Fadnavis's work, his vision, and particularly the roadmap he has outlined for a developed Maharashtra by 2029. This vision has received a significant boost, and Uddhav Thackeray's praise is extremely significant, not just for state politics but for all political parties," Bawankule said.
On the Chief Minister's birthday, Uddhav Thackeray shared his views about him in a coffee table book titled "Maharashtra Nayak."
This coffee table book was released by the Governor of Maharashtra on the occasion of the birthday of Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis.
In his article about Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray has written many positive things about him, such as that Fadnavis is a wise and credible leader who works with people's interests in mind. Thackeray has also stated that CM Fadanvis has a good understanding of the people's problems and is keen to solve them. Thackeray has also stated that in the coming days, Devendra Fadnavis will assume a more prominent role in national politics.
In the same book, Sharad Pawar has also appreciated Devendra Fadnavis, stating that he has secured the CM post of Maharashtra for the third time because he is very focused and dedicated to whatever he does. Sharad Pawar also said that whenever he sees Devendra Fadnavis, he is reminded of his early days of 1978, when he (Pawar) became CM of Maharashtra for the first time.
CM Devendra Fadanvis has also reacted to these comments about him in the above-mentioned coffee table book, responding to questions of reporters in Nagpur.
"Uddhav Thackeray and myself, we are ideological opponents, but not enemies of each other," he said.
He further said, "Sharad Pawar is a senior leader and whatever he says about me is a very valuable comment for me." (ANI)