Denied Ticket, E Shinde's MLA Repents Leaving Uddhav Thackeray, Goes Missing
NDTV
Sriniwas Vanga was among the first MLAs to join Mr Shinde in his rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray. He has made it clear that he repents that decision.
An MLA from Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has gone missing after the ticket for his seat, Palghar, was allotted to another. Before going missing, Shriniwas Vanga, had said he was sorry that he ever joined Shinde. His wife said that he wanted to meet Uddhav Thackeray and apologise to him in person.
The MLA had packed a bag and left home at 7 pm on Monday, and has been unreachable since. His family said he had been distraught since the seat announcement. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has spoken to Mr Vanga's wife over telephone.
Sriniwas Vanga was among the first MLAs to join Mr Shinde in his rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray. He has made it clear that he repents that decision.