Thackeray has a jaundiced view 8212; Hazare

He had a stopover in New Delhi on his way to Rajasthan and had fixed a meeting with the Congress party president. His to and fro air travel was sponsored by Uttari Rajasthan Milk Associate Limited who had invited him to be the chief guest for their annual convention, he clarified when Thackeray questioned as to where he got the money for his air fare.

Hazare8217;s meeting with Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi and her announcement to visit Hazare8217;s native RaleganSiddhi raised many an eyebrow. While the Sena chief and even the Janata Dal leaders questioned the propriety of Hazare8217;s meeting, it was also alleged that Hazare was being used as a pawn by anti-Sharad Pawar groups within the Maharashtra Congress.

Describing Thackeray8217;s lookout as 8220;jaundiced8221;, Hazare asked what was so improper about sharing experiences with 8220;a few responsible politicians8221;.

Hazare has welcomed Thackeray8217;s suggestion for an open discussion on 8220;from where Hazare brings in all that money8221;. The social worker has set a precondition, though. He wants the discussion to be an open affair like any television talk show instead of a close-door meeting between him and Thackeray.