Maharashtra politics is heating up with BJP’s Yogendra Chandolia delivering a knockout punch prediction: Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress are headed for extinction in the state. His unequivocal statement during a strategy session has sparked intense debate across party lines.
Contextualizing his forecast, Chandolia traced the opposition’s woes to internal betrayals and policy failures. The 2022 Shiv Sena rebellion led by Eknath Shinde not only toppled Uddhav’s government but also exposed the fragility of his Congress-dependent regime, he argued.
Chandolia methodically broke down the electoral arithmetic. With Ajit Pawar’s NCP now bolstering Mahayuti, opposition unity lies in tatters. He forecasted BJP-Shinde-Ajit alliance sweeping 180+ seats, leaving MVA scrambling for relevance.
Public pulse, according to Chandolia, favors substance over symbolism. Initiatives like Majhi Ladki Bahin, free electricity, and urban renewal have resonated deeply, particularly among women and youth. Conversely, Uddhav’s remote governance from ‘Varsha’ (later ‘Matoshree’) is mocked as disconnected elitism.
Congress fares no better, reduced to a vote-bank appendage without independent appeal. Chandolia urged voters to reject this ‘unnatural alliance’ masquerading as Marathi pride.
Reactions poured in swiftly. Uddhav loyalists vowed fierce resistance, while Congress distanced itself from the controversy. Yet, betting markets and punditry increasingly align with Chandolia’s view.
This isn’t mere trash talk; it’s BJP’s roadmap to consolidation. Success here could trigger domino effects in other states, solidifying Modi’s aura ahead of 2029. For the opposition, it’s a clarion call to reinvent or perish.