 "Shiv Sena says will never support any anti-farmer legislation")
Shiv Sena today strongly defended the party's decision to abstain from voting with regards to the Land Acquisition Bill, reiterating that it will never support any anti-farmer legislation.
In its party mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena took a swipe at the BJP, saying that despite comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha it had to approach a lot of parties to seek support for the Land Acquisition Bill.
In its party mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena took a swipe at the BJP, saying that despite comfortable majority in the Lok Sabha it had to approach a lot of parties to seek support for the Land Acquisition Bill.
"Seek farmers' votes, sell them dreams and take piece of land without their consent. Shiv Sena will never commit this sin. Even though it is Central law, Shiv Sena's commitment is with farmers," it said in a hard-hitting editorial.
''That does not mean Shiv Sena is against industry or an enemy of development. Instead, the party strongly supports growth in industry and trade, which will ultimately make the country stronger. There will be job creation due to industrial growth which will bring prosperity. But how can Shiv Sena be party to the development of handful industrialists at the cost of farmers' interest?,'' the party said.
This apart, Shiv Sena also alleged that a ploy is being hatched to shift Mumbai's key offices, diamond market and other establishments elsewhere. This is being proposed even though Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai are way ahead in industrial development.
Referring to the pride and self respect of the 'Marathi Manoos', Shiv Sena said he commits suicides due to shame as he cannot repay the Rs 5,000 loan.
''However, Marathi Manoos cannot take the place of Harshad Mehta to become a 'Big Bull' in the share market. Shiv Sena since its formation has fought for the rights of the sons of the soils and how can it leave its fight halfway,'' the party said.