Uddhav is a gentleman, but he lacks maturity: Eknath Khadse

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 27 September 2014 | 22.23

BJP leader and leader of opposition in the assembly, Eknath Khadse, is emerging as a new force to reckon with in his party. He played a crucial role in seat-sharing negotiations with the Shiv Sena. In an interview to ToI, Khadse spoke on why the alliance was snapped and the Modi wave. Excerpts:

You are among the top contenders for the CM's post...

It's not true. I am not in the race for the CM's post. Our top priority is to dislodge the corrupt government led by Prithviraj Chavan. Maharashtra is lagging behind while Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have made progress.

The Sena says those responsible for termination of the alliance are enemies of Maharashtra.

I don't agree with the Shiv Sena's contention. I made all efforts to ensure the alliance remained intact, as the basis of it was ideology. The Sena alone is responsible for termination of the alliance, since Aditya Thackeray insisted on 151 seats. Had Uddhav and Aditya shown even minor flexibility, there would have been no threat to the alliance. All our deliberations were only around 151 seats and the CM's post. The Sena never considered the importance of the smaller parties which joined us during the Lok Sabha polls.

What do you have to say about the post-split situation?

The split was a painful decision. Ever since we joined hands with the Sena 25 years ago, we had seen several ups and downs, but we never experienced such a situation. In the past, whenever there was a crisis, Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and BJP leaders Pramod Mahajan and Gopinath Munde would step in to resolve the dispute. Now in this hour of crisis, we are missing them.

Why was there a row over the CM's post?

When we joined hands with the Sena in 1989, it was decided the CM will be from the party which secures more seats. In 1995, when the Sena got more seats, its nominee Manohar Joshi was elected CM. Between 1999 and 2009 too, a Sena nominee was leader of opposition as that party won more seats. In 2009, when BJP secured more seats, I was appointed leader of opposition.

What will be the outcome of the elections?

Not only the Sena and BJP, even the Congress and NCP are contesting separately. It should not be difficult for BJP and the smaller parties to secure a majority in the house of 288.

Is the coalition era over?

After the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, it appears that it is.

Was there a Modi wave during the LS polls?

Indeed. That was why the Congress and NCP were wiped out in the state.

How do you see Uddhav Thackeray as a leader?

He is a gentleman, but lacks maturity. We had interacted with Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and BJP leaders Pramod Mahajan and Gopinath Munde, they were really tall. Uddhav will have to learn to be more flexible.

What's your opinion about Prithviraj Chavan?

I endorse the views expressed by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar on the performance of Chavan. The NCP leaders said that when it comes to signing even routine files, Chavan's hands are paralysed. I feel he lacks vision.

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