Introduction : The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders and workers marked the first anniversary of the rebellion by Shiv Sena legislators, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, by observing “gaddar din” (traitor’s day) in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. Led by NCP working president Supriya Sule, party workers accused the rebel legislators of accepting money to destabilize the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.
On Tuesday, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders and workers gathered in Mumbai and various regions of Maharashtra to observe “gaddar din” (traitor’s day), commemorating the first anniversary of the rebellion initiated by Shiv Sena legislators, notably Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The rebellion, led by Shinde in June the previous year, resulted in the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, which comprised the Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress.
Under the leadership of Supriya Sule, NCP’s working president and Lok Sabha member, party workers assembled in Mumbai, raising slogans and carrying symbolic “khoke” (cartons) to symbolize their claim that the rebel legislators had been influenced by monetary inducements to seize power in the state. This move by the NCP demonstrates their intent to remind the public about the rebellion and question the motivations behind it.
The rebellion by the Shiv Sena legislators dealt a severe blow to the stability of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, which had been formed after prolonged negotiations and compromises between the three parties. The Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress had come together with the aim of providing a stable and effective governance framework for the state of Maharashtra. However, the actions of the rebel legislators threw the government into disarray and ultimately led to its collapse.
The NCP’s accusation that the rebel legislators were enticed with financial incentives to join hands with opposition parties highlights the party’s suspicion of foul play and underhanded tactics. By carrying cartons symbolically, the NCP workers seek to portray the image that money was the driving force behind the rebellion. This symbolic representation serves as a visual reminder to the public and aims to raise questions about the integrity and motivations of the rebel legislators.
Supriya Sule’s presence and active involvement in leading the NCP workers’ protest underscore the party’s determination to hold those responsible for the rebellion accountable. As the working president of the NCP and a prominent member of parliament, Sule’s participation lends weight to the party’s stance and signals their commitment to exposing any perceived wrongdoing.
The observance of “gaddar din” by the NCP extends beyond Mumbai and encompasses other parts of Maharashtra. This widespread participation indicates that the party’s discontent and suspicion towards the rebel legislators is not limited to a specific region but resonates throughout the state.
Conclusion: The Nationalist Congress Party’s commemoration of “gaddar din” signifies their remembrance of the rebellion by Shiv Sena legislators, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and their allegations of financial inducements. Led by Supriya Sule, the NCP workers aim to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the rebellion and raise awareness among the public.
