Mumbai: Shiv Sena's executive president Uddhav Thackeray has called for a Mumbai bandh on August 1 if the mill worker issue is not resolved by then. However, his estranged cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Senja (MNS) party leader, Raj Thackeray is opposed to the idea.
''The issue should be sorted out in Vidhan Bhavan. Mumbaikars will face problems because of the bandh," said Raj.
Earlier in the day, the estranged cousins and bitter political rivals took to the streets in Mumbai to show support for the mill workers' cause demanding free housing.
Uddhav walked with his Shiv Sena contingent, while Raj led the MNS supporters from Byculla to Azad Maidan.
This was the first time since he quit the Shiv Sena six years ago that Raj Thackeray was on the same side as his cousin, Uddhav.
However, he did not share the dais with Uddhav at Azad Maidan and left without addressing the public.
Last week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan had assured mill workers that their concerns on housing and jobs for family members would be looked into.
''The issue should be sorted out in Vidhan Bhavan. Mumbaikars will face problems because of the bandh," said Raj.
Earlier in the day, the estranged cousins and bitter political rivals took to the streets in Mumbai to show support for the mill workers' cause demanding free housing.
Uddhav walked with his Shiv Sena contingent, while Raj led the MNS supporters from Byculla to Azad Maidan.
This was the first time since he quit the Shiv Sena six years ago that Raj Thackeray was on the same side as his cousin, Uddhav.
However, he did not share the dais with Uddhav at Azad Maidan and left without addressing the public.
Last week, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan had assured mill workers that their concerns on housing and jobs for family members would be looked into.
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