Deshmukh points towards ‘conspiracy’

Mumbai: The former home minister of Maharashtra and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh on Thursday categorically stated that in a way the issue of Disha Salian resurfaced it seems like it’s a larger political conspiracy. The timing selected for targeting Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders has raised many questions. “Aditya Thackeray has nothing to do with this,” he said confidently.

Speaking to this newspaper, Deshmukh said, “I am taking information on the plea filed by Disha Salina’s father. All this now looks like a gloomy affair. Disha’s father has gone to court. Salian has named Aditya Thackeray, but we are sure Aditya Thackeray has nothing to do with this. We are with him, but let the court decide. If a person is trying to get justice, he should get justice”.

“Significantly, if you look at the BJP’s style of functioning, they will now start doing politics on it. Four years ago Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide. Immediately after this tragic incident the BJP made a full-fledged attempt to gain political mileage in Bihar by putting up banners in that state maligning then Uddhav Thackeray government. Now after four years, the BJP is all set to use the same tactics as elections in Bihar are fast approaching,” Deshmukh said.

“At this juncture I am gathering information on the sensitive Disha episode. Once I get the details on this particular issue I will come before the media. This issue is coming to the fore with the blessings of some powerful people,” he further added.