Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Shiv Sena Factions Clash Over Ideology
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said that his party is more than a political outfit; it's an ideology representing the sons of the soil.
He made these remarks during the centenary celebrations of his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, and asserted that the BJP's attempts to finish off the Shiv Sena would fail.
Meanwhile, the BJP and its Mahayuti allies swept the Maharashtra civic elections, winning 25 of 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
This marks a significant power shift, ending the Thackeray family's nearly three-decade dominance over the BMC.
The Mahayuti alliance secured 118 seats, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party with 89 seats.
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) won 29 seats, while Shiv Sena (UBT) secured 65 seats and led the opposition.
The Congress won 24 seats, and the AIMIM made notable inroads with 8 seats in Mumbai.
Uddhav Thackeray asserts Shiv Sena (UBT) is an ideology, not just a political party.
BJP and Mahayuti allies won 25 of 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra civic elections.
Mahayuti alliance secured 118 seats in BMC, ending Thackeray family's dominance.
Shiv Sena (UBT) won 65 seats, leading the opposition, while Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) won 29 seats.
Congress won 24 seats, and AIMIM made notable inroads with 8 seats in Mumbai.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and BJP
- What
- Clash over the ideology and political dominance of Shiv Sena
- When
- After the Maharashtra civic elections
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Due to the political power shift and ideological differences
Shiv Sena (UBT)
BJP and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)
Nature of Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Shiv Sena is an ideology and cannot be destroyed, representing the sons of the soil.
BJP and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)
Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) is the true representative of Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology.
Political Dominance
Shiv Sena (UBT)
BJP's attempts to finish off Shiv Sena will fail.
BJP and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)
BJP and Mahayuti allies swept the Maharashtra civic elections, ending Thackeray family's dominance over BMC.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) Seats
- 65
- BJP Seats
- 89
- Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) Seats
- 29
- Congress Seats
- 24
- AIMIM Seats
- 8
- MNS Seats
- 6
- BMC Majority Mark
- 114
- Mahayuti Alliance Seats
- 118
Sources
Mahayuti Govt Launches Statewide Civic Campaign For Balasaheb Thackeray Birth Centenary
MNS Extends Support For Development Of Kalyan-Dombivli: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
‘Deeply disturbed’ over KDMC developments, says Raj as he shares stage with Uddhav
‘You cannot finish Shiv Sena’: Uddhav Thackeray responds as BJP sweeps Maharashtra civic polls
'Not Just A Party, Shiv Sena Is An Ideology, You Cannot Destroy It': Uddhav Thackeray Trains Guns At BJP
