Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok
Chavan on Tuesday rejected Shiv Sena`s criticism that AICC General
Secretary Rahul Gandhi had insulted the martyrs of Mumbai
attack by commenting that the city was saved by NSG commandos
from all over the country including UP and Bihar.
"I fully endorse Rahul Gandhi`s stand that during the
26/11 attacks, people from all over the country fought to save
Mumbai. When it comes to fighting for the nation, there is no
issue of regionalism," Chavan told reporters at Mantralaya.
Chavan said Gandhi`s views focused on the unity of the
country. "Mumbai is for all and the country is also for all.
There is no discrimination. Every one should get equal
opportunities. However, MNS and Shiv Sena are playing divisive
politics over language and region," he said.
When asked on Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray`s
comment about insult to martyrs which included Maharashtrians,
he said, "Gandhi`s statement was not an insult to martyrs.
Sena and MNS have no developmental issues that is why they are
fighting on this."
PTI
