New Delhi: Today is the death anniversary of Bal Thackeray, famous as a powerful leader in Maharashtra politics. He died on 17 November 2012 in Mumbai. There was a time when Bal Thackeray dominated Maharashtra politics. No matter who sat on the post of CM, Bal Thackeray always maintained his dominance. On the occasion of his death anniversary, we are telling an interesting story related to him.
When Bal Thackeray asked for champagne
Sujata Anandan has written a biography of Bal Thackeray, titled ‘Emperor of Hindu Hearts – Shiv Sena Changed Mumbai Forever’. This book contains many interesting stories related to Bal Thackeray. On one occasion, Sujata says that there was no harm in Bal Thackeray openly saying that he was fond of drinking beer and smoking cigars. He used to drink alcohol in public.
It was the era of 1995, when his party won and in this context Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, father of Mumbai’s biggest builder. L.H. Hiranandani organized a party. In this party, Bal Thackeray said that some arrangements should be made to calm the throat.
Regarding this, Dr. Hiranandani said that the CM is present here. How can alcohol be served in their presence? On this, Bal Thackeray directly asked CM Manohar Joshi, why do you agree? Don’t you regret it? In fact, Bal Thackeray was asking the CM what is this Manohar? you don’t drink
Seeing this openness of Bal Thackeray, the Chief Minister was speechless. After this Bal Thackeray told Dr. Hiranandani that we have just formed the government. At least ‘champagne’ should be arranged. After this the fruit juice party turned into a booze party.
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