# Uddhav Thackeray slams PM Modi over meeting ‘traitor’ MPs

2026-08-08T10:44:38+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of finding time for "traitor" MPs who crossed over from his Shiv Sena faction, while ignoring protesting youth. He alleged the Friday breakfast meeting was intended to pressure the Supreme Court, which is in the final stages of hearing the party's symbol and defection cases. Thackeray said he has directed MP Anil Desai to submit newspaper clippings of the meeting to the court. He also criticised Modi for running the government through Instagram while he himself was criticised for Facebook Live sessions during Covid-19.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/pm-has-time-for-traitors-not-protesting-youth-uddhav-thackeray-4103934>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/thackeray-questions-pm-modi-meeting-mps-who-left-uddhav-sena-101786184083560.html>

Tags: GenZ protests, Maharashtra politics, Narendra Modi, Shiv Sena, Supreme Court, Uddhav Thackeray
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