Well done Raj! Whatever the world might say, you did what u felt was right. Indeed Shiv Sena neither stands on Uddhav's principles nor should it go the moderate way. One could clearly see how Raj was sidelined in the affairs of Shiv Sena. It was time for him to leave. I think with the charisma and organisational abilities that only Raj has, I am sure the new outfit will grow by the passing of each day. I hope it continues to stick to the principles on which Shiv Sena was formed and not give in to the demands of 'outsiders'. Like in any organisational setup, it is best for a political outfit too to stick to its core. Uddhav and the coterie have taken Shiv Sena far away from its core. I am sure Raj's party will believe and follow what the Shiv Sena once stood for. Being moderate should never have been Shiv Sena's business. Right from its inception, Shiv Sena symbolised reactionism. I hope Raj sticks to the same values. With a large faction in Shiv Sena tired of Uddhav's style of functioning, Raj will surely get a solid support base enabling him to fly high. Nice move Raj...move on, spread your wings. The Maharashtrians around the globe expect a lot from you. Way to go...
I quite liked Raj Thackeray's decision to quit the Sena. He has, to the chagrin of many a Sena loyalist, been a bulwark to the party much in the manner of his uncle who founded it. It's a shame, however that Bal Thackeray chose to annoint his son Uddhav, a photographer by profession, as the chief of the party thereby pushing Raj into the silouhette. Raj had to revolt - it was just a matter of time - that he did not joing any other political party like many a Sena deserter, speaks of his integrity and sincerity towards the Sena even after severing ties.
