Thackeray's Clash: A Political Storm Brews in Maharashtra

Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of blocking an alliance between his party, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, led by cousin Raj Thackeray. He warned of consequences for targeting the 'Thackeray brand' and criticized BJP's tactics and unfulfilled promises ahead of civic polls in Maharashtra.

In a fiery address on Thursday, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray slammed the BJP for allegedly thwarting his party's potential alliance with his cousin Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ahead of pivotal civic polls.

Speaking at an event celebrating Shiv Sena's 59th foundation day, Thackeray warned the ruling party of severe repercussions if they harmed the 'Thackeray brand'. He criticized clandestine meetings intended to prevent Marathi parties' unity and condemned recent gatherings involving political rivals.

Thackeray also voiced opposition to the imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra, asserting that the BJP is attempting to divide Marathi and Hindi-speakers before the elections. He further censured the BJP for supposedly unkept promises, likening the current political scenario to a marketplace, where even allegations of corruption are seemingly ignored in the pursuit of power.

(With inputs from agencies.)