In U-turn,Sena says Modi the right choice

Sena president Uddhav Thackeray said,“I am glad the reins of country are going in Modi’s hands at a time when Congress is neck deep in corruption and there is instability across the borders. The tough leadership of Modi who always advocated Hidutva is a welcome decision.”

“Finally,after a lot of churning the nectar has come out Modi’s way as the PM candidate. We have complete faith in his ability and leadership,” he added.

Sena’s attempt to undertake damage control was evident as it displayed its anxiousness to embrace Modi’s leadership. In the past one year the party had gone all out against Modi and displayed loyalty to L K Advani and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj.

It took them little time to reposition their politics. Till last week,Sena had maintained,citing the late Bal Thackeray’s preference,that Swaraj was the suitable prime ministerial candidate.

Edits in Saamna maintained that Swaraj was a better candidate than Modi. But on Thursday,there was no mention of Advani or Swaraj. Sources in Sena confirmed,“The transformation in Sena came over the moment they realised BJP was determined to declare Modi as its PM candidate overriding the resistance shown by Advani,Swaraj and others.”

Raut said,“Late on Thursday night,Modi and Uddhav Thackeray had a telephonic conversation. Thackeray gave his unconditional support to Modi.”