Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Leaders Discuss Alliances and Issues
Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), talked about joining forces with his cousin Raj Thackeray for the upcoming Mumbai city elections.
He said this won't change his image and that his party supports people of all languages and religions.
He criticized the BJP for bringing up religious issues in the elections.
Meanwhile, Ajit Pawar, a leader from the NCP, dismissed rumors that another leader, Supriya Sule, might join the BJP.
He said the focus should be on winning the elections and development.
Both leaders discussed how voters behave differently in different elections and the importance of Mumbai being part of Maharashtra.
Uddhav Thackeray criticized BJP for raising Hindu-Muslim issues in municipal elections, emphasizing civic issues and unity.
Thackeray joined hands with Raj Thackeray for BMC elections, asserting it won't dent his moderate image.
Ajit Pawar dismissed speculation about Supriya Sule joining BJP, focusing on development and elections.
Pawar noted that voter behavior varies across different elections and Mumbai's identity as part of Maharashtra.
Thackeray and Pawar discussed alliances and the importance of winning the upcoming BMC elections.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray, Ajit Pawar, Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Discussion on alliances, religious issues, and Mumbai's identity ahead of BMC elections
- When
- Days ahead of the BMC elections
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To address concerns about alliances, religious issues, and Mumbai's identity
Uddhav Thackeray
Devendra Fadnavis
Religious and Language Issues
Uddhav Thackeray
Criticized BJP for raising Hindu-Muslim issues in municipal elections, emphasizing civic issues and unity among all communities.
Devendra Fadnavis
Accused of distinguishing between Hindu and Marathi identities, claiming a Hindu will take the Mayor post instead of a Marathi.
- Speaker 1
- Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT Chief)
- Speaker 2
- Ajit Pawar (Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP Leader)
- Event
- NDTV's Power Play and IANS Interview
- Alliance
- Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Election
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Elections
- Speculation
- Supriya Sule joining BJP
- Voter Behavior
- Varies across different elections
- Mumbai's Identity
- Mumbai is part of Maharashtra, India
Sources
Easier To Handle Eknath Shinde Or Uddhav Thackeray? What D Fadnavis Said
"Non-Marathi Speakers Are 100% Safe In Mumbai": Devendra Fadnavis To NDTV
In D Fadnavis's Assurance To Gen Z, A Mumbai Action Plan For Next 5 Years
'I'll kick': At Maharashtra civic polls rally, Raj Thackeray warns ‘people from UP, Bihar’ against Hindi imposition
Safeguard Mumbai’s identity, Thackeray brothers appeal for unity among Marathi voters
'Last Election For Marathis': Raj Thackeray Rakes Up North Indian Migration Ahead Of BMC Polls
'Not An Astrologer': Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Dismisses Speculation Over Supriya Sule Joining BJP
