Thackeray Cousins Unite: A Strategic Alliance for Upcoming Civic Polls

A significant political development has unfolded in Maharashtra as Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin, MNS head Raj Thackeray, explore an alliance ahead of crucial civic polls. MP Sanjay Raut confirmed that discussions between the cousins were politically charged, with the intent of consolidating power in major civic bodies.

Raut emphasized that the alliance, to be formalized for Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan Dombivali, Nashik, and Pune, aims to utilize the strengths of both parties across different regions. With Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, NCP, and Congress holding sway in various regions, this alliance could reshape the political landscape of Maharashtra's civic governance.

As talks advance, Raut humorously assured that Mumbai's future mayor would represent Marathi identity without submitting to external pressures. While the potential tie-up isn't yet an MVA integration, the Thackeray cousins' renewed camaraderie marks a strategic pivot in state politics, gathering momentum for the looming civic elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)