Nashik: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis categorically denied reports of a 'secret meeting' with Uddhav Thackeray, stating that there was no need for secrecy regarding any discussions between him and the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief.
'There are currently no subjects between Uddhav Thackeray and me that require concealment. If we have to meet each other, we can meet openly, anywhere, any time,' said Fadnavis while speaking to the media on the sidelines of a programme in Nashik.
A social media channel claimed that a meeting took place between Fadnavis and Thackeray at 2 am at his official residence in Mumbai. Fadnavis clarified that no such meeting occurred and warned of action against those spreading 'such rumours'.
'There are some people who are deliberately engaged in spreading false news with malicious intent. Legal notices will be served to deceitful social media handles involved in spreading such claims,' said Fadnavis.
Controversy Over Book Published 40 Years Ago
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also said that there was no need to create a controversy over a book published 40 years ago. He was asked about Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's expletive-laden threat in a midnight call to Prashant Ambi, the publisher of a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj authored by the late Govind Pansare and published in 1988.
Fadnavis urged that matters be viewed in their proper context. He also said that it was inappropriate to use abusive language. 'I am confident that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will step in and take appropriate steps to make the person concerned understand this properly,' said Fadnavis.
