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In Mumbai, the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) announced an alliance for the upcoming BMC elections. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have reunited after 20 years. Sanjay Raut described it as a historic step for Maharashtra and the Marathi people.
Maharashtra Politics Witnesses Historic Thackeray Reunion
Mumbai: A major political shift has occurred in Mumbai ahead of the BMC elections. After 20 years of estrangement, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray will be contesting the elections together. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut announced this historic alliance, stating that it is a moment of joy for Maharashtra and the Marathi people.
Sanjay Raut explained that the main objective of this alliance is to teach the BJP a lesson and stop the ongoing corruption in Mumbai. He said, "The Thackeray brothers were separated for 20 years, and Maharashtra suffered greatly because of it. Now, both will unite and fight the elections against the BJP."
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Under this alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS will contest the elections together in 10 municipal corporations of Mumbai. This is expected to impact the balance of power in the BMC. The alliance is likely to strengthen both parties in terms of organization and vote bank.
The Congress party has raised questions about the reunion of the Thackeray brothers for the BMC elections. Congress leader Atul Londhe said that after the news of the alliance between Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar, it is unclear whether there has been a split in the Maha Vikas Aghadi. According to political experts, this alliance is extremely significant from an electoral strategy perspective.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Sachin Ahir called this alliance historic for Maharashtra politics. He said, "This was much needed for Maharashtra. It is a ray of hope. The opponents of the BJP should unite." The official announcement of the alliance was made by both parties this afternoon.
Experts believe that the unification of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray could change the landscape of the BMC elections in Mumbai. The challenge for the BJP will increase, while the alliance will have to focus on its strategy and public support.
