Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Uddhav Thackeray Defends Covid Handling Amid Corruption Allegations
Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has spoken out about accusations of corruption during the Covid pandemic in Maharashtra.
He said that the state's handling of the pandemic was praised by the Supreme Court and international media.
Thackeray mentioned that Maharashtra had over 3.5 lakh hospital beds and was among the top states in vaccination.
He also talked about how the government used fixed deposits to pay for projects and ensure migrant workers got their wages.
He criticized the BJP–Shinde faction for leaving behind liabilities.
Aaditya Thackeray accused the current government of scams and delays in key infrastructure projects, highlighting issues like the Gokhale Bridge and coastal road projects.
Meanwhile, in the P South ward, issues like incomplete road works, encroachments, and hawker regulation are major concerns ahead of the BMC elections.
Uddhav Thackeray defends MVA government's handling of Covid pandemic amid corruption allegations.
Maharashtra's approach praised by Supreme Court and international media, known as the 'Mumbai model'.
State increased hospital beds from 8,000 to over 3.5 lakh and ranked top 5 in vaccination.
Thackeray questions the lack of action despite corruption accusations and highlights financial management.
Criticizes BJP–Shinde faction for leaving behind ₹3 lakh crore in liabilities.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Sandeep Patel, Amol Kirtikar
- What
- Defense against corruption allegations during Covid pandemic and criticism of infrastructure projects
- When
- Ahead of BMC elections
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To counter accusations and defend the MVA government's handling of the pandemic and infrastructure projects
Shiv Sena (UBT)
BJP-Shinde Faction
Corruption Allegations
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Denies corruption, highlights financial management and infrastructure improvements.
BJP-Shinde Faction
Accuses UBT of corruption and mismanagement of funds.
Infrastructure Projects
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Criticizes delays and cost overruns in projects under the current government.
BJP-Shinde Faction
Claims to focus on completing pending projects and improving infrastructure.
- Person
- Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Sandeep Patel, Amol Kirtikar
- Organization
- Shiv Sena (UBT), BJP-Shinde Faction
- Event
- BMC Elections
- Allegations
- Corruption during Covid pandemic, scams in infrastructure projects
- Defense
- Praised by Supreme Court and international media, top 5 in vaccination, 3.5 lakh hospital beds
- Vaccination Rank
- Top 5 among states
- Hospital Beds
- 3.5 lakhs
- Funds Used
- ₹92,000 crore fixed deposits
- Infrastructure Projects
- Mumbai Coastal Road (Phase 2), Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR)
- Key Issues
- Incomplete road works, encroachments, hawker regulation, river pollution, Aarey forest encroachments
Sources
Uddhav Thackeray breaks silence on Covid-era corruption allegations ahead of BMC elections
Aaditya Thackeray accuses Shinde-Fadnavis govt of scams, delays in key Mumbai projects
Seat watch- P South ward | Incomplete road works, encroachments plague this ward with slums and gated communities
Rs 50 Crore 'Culture' In Maharashtra Not Just Political Taunt: Raj Thackeray
Marathi Percentage Shrinking In Mumbai After 25 Years of Power In BMC: Identity Awakening Or Political Tool?
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