Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Aaditya Thackeray slammed the Centre on Friday (July 4, 2025) for allegedly providing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Pakistan to take part within the Hockey Asia Cup match being held in Bihar.

Questioning the double requirements of the BJP-led Central authorities, Mr. Thackeray said, “Pakistan, from the place terrorists have been dispatched, who killed Indians after asking about their spiritual affiliation in Pahalgam, in the present day, the BJP’s sports activities minister cleared Pakistan to participate within the hockey match. We’re investigating Pakistan, but taking part in with them.”

Quickly, BCCI will give the inexperienced sign for Pakistan to take part within the Cricket Asia Cup if the individuals of the nation don’t object, Mr. Thackeray added.

Pakistan a plank for elections

Mr. Thackeray slammed the BJP for utilizing Pakistan to win elections and for his or her diplomatic outreach programme: “the BJP has been the one celebration that retains speaking about ending relations with Pakistan and but retains going again on its phrases.”

Mr. Thackeray, who’s a former minister, raised these issues after the Ministry of Exterior Affairs and the Residence Ministry reportedly cleared Pakistan’s participation within the upcoming Asia Cup to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 27 to September 7. 

Mr. Thackeray focused the BJP over its diplomacy regarding Pakistan and referred to as it a “failure.” “Pakistan secured the chairmanship of the United Nations Safety Council (UNSC); in addition to the Asia Growth Financial institution, the World Financial institution, and the Worldwide Financial Fund (IMF) are offering them funds. The place is the Exterior Affairs Minister. and what has he achieved by way of his diplomacy?” he requested. 

“The BJP is making an attempt to be a giant chief, sending delegations across the globe over Operation Sindoor. BJP has to reply individuals. Once we are slicing ties with Pakistan, why are we taking part in with them?” he requested. On the Pahalgam assault, he requested, “The place are the perpetrators?”