Mumbai, October 31: Shiv Sena Youth wing leader Aaditya Thackeray spoke to the media after meeting Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The Worli MLA- elect and Yuva Sena chief met the Governor with the newly-elected Sena MLAs at the Raj Bhavan. Aaditya Thackeray said that he spoke to the Governor on the issue of wet droughts faced by the farmers in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray asked Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to declare a wet drought in the state owing to unseasonal rain in various parts. Maharashtra Government Formation: Eknath Shinde Elected as Shiv Sena Legislative Party Leader; Aaditya Thackeray-led Party Delegation to Meet Governor Today.

Heavy post-monsoon showers in various areas in Maharashtra have prompted this demand, Aaditya told reporters after meeting Koshyari at Raj Bhavan with Sena leaders and legislators in tow. Aaditya and other Sena leaders submitted a memorandum to the governor, seeking “all possible help” to farmers and fishermen affected by heavy rains, reported PTI.

When asked whether Shiv Sena will be part of the government in Maharashtra and if the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance (Mahayuti) will form the government in the state, Aaditya said his party has given all authority in the matter to Sena chief and his father Uddhav Thackeray. The Sena delegation included Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde, who was earlier in the day elected the party leader in the state legislature.

The Sena delegation included Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde, who was earlier in the day elected the party leader in the state legislature. Shinde’s candidature was proposed by Aaditya Thackeray at the party meeting. Aaditya Thackeray was also believed to be in the race but opted out of it.

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