Maharashtra's Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, through a letter written on Monday, had urged the Maharashtra CM to announce the reopening of places of worship in the state. He had cited that religious places have reopened in Delhi, and across the nation, without any surge being witnessed in the COVID-19 cases, and had further questioned the motive behind delaying the same in Maharashtra. "I wonder if you're receiving any divine premonition to keep postponing re- opening or you've suddenly turned 'secular' yourselves, the term you hated?" Koshyari's letter read.
The letter also included representations received by the Governor from various groups asking for the reopening of temples and other places of worship.
Responding to Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's letter over the issue of reopening of places of worship in the state, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said his Hindutva does not need verification from Koshyari. "As imposing lockdown all of a sudden was not right, revoking it completely at once will also be not a good thing. And yes, I am someone who follows Hindutva, my Hindutva doesn't need verification from you" the Chief Minister said.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday, in regard to Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, said "Maharashtra government is taking decisions keeping the serious COVID-19 situation in mind and following true meaning of the word secularism as mentioned in the constitution. So, the Governor's letter proves that he is not willing to follow India's Constitution"
"Shiv Sena has never denied Hindutva, neither it will be forgotten. Hindutva is the soul of Shiv Sena. Those who have questioned the Shiv Sena should become self-reliant and think. The three-party government under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray is very strong and is following the rules" he added.
"Comparing temples with bars is not right. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also said today that the threat of corona in Maharashtra has not been averted. If the Prime Minister of the country is so concerned of the situation here then the Governor of Maharashtra should think about it" he added.
Earlier today, Protests by the leaders and people of BJP took place demanding re-opening of temples for devotees. To know more check out our other post :- Wild Protests to Re-open Temples
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