Thackeray Cousins Hint at Political Alliance Ahead of Crucial Civic Polls

Uddhav Thackeray met with cousin Raj Thackeray to discuss seat-sharing for upcoming civic polls in Maharashtra. Signs point to a possible alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS. They addressed voter list irregularities and Congress's resistance to an alliance.

In a significant political development, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray to explore a potential alliance for the upcoming municipal corporation polls.

The meeting between the politically estranged cousins, held at Raj's residence 'Shivtirth' in Mumbai, focused on seat-sharing arrangements and voter list irregularities. Their discussions come amid signs of reconciliation.

While the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS have not formally announced a coalition, the cousins have hinted at cooperation particularly for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls. However, Congress's resistance continues to pose a challenge.

(With inputs from agencies.)