The political landscape of Maharashtra is abuzz with the news that Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will be contesting municipal elections together. Sanjay Raut, a prominent leader from Shiv Sena (UBT), made the announcement, stating that the alliance will focus on key municipal areas. The collaboration stems from a shared history, including a joint effort to advocate for the Marathi language, leading to the reversal of a government mandate. This announcement comes after Raj Thackeray visited Uddhav Thackeray recently, a rare event that highlighted the growing political cooperation. The BJP, however, has responded with criticism, accusing the Shiv Sena (UBT) of exploiting Marathi sentiments for electoral gains.
