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    A senior Congress leader said, "In the 1970s, our party allowed Bal Thackeray to expand in Mumbai and Thane. In 1995, we lost power to them. In the post-Bal Thackeray scenario, there will be a vertical split in the Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray will be become a mega power in the state. As we have retained power in the state, the government must concentrate on checking Raj's growth." Another Congress spokesperson, Hussain Dalwai, said, "The MNS is not just eating into the Sena-BJP's votes. Full Article at Times of India
    In the 1970s, our party allowed Bal Thackeray to expand in Mumbai and Thane. In 1995, we lost power to them. In the post-Bal Thackeray scenario, there will be a vertical split in the Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray will be become a mega power in the state. As we have retained power in the state, the government must concentrate on checking Raj's growth.
    SOURCE: Times of India 1 month ago
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'Growth of MNS must be checked'
  1. The MNS is not just eating into the Sena-BJP's votes. This time, the party took away our votes too. Our candidates in Nashik city lost to the MNS. The growth of MNS could prove to be dangerous for us.
    SOURCE: Times of India 1 month ago
  2. Congressmen should not take it easy. This victory is not satisfactory. Soon, the MNS will take over various corporations and councils. The growth of MNS is going to harm us in future.
    SOURCE: Times of India 1 month ago

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