Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to Contest Elections Together, Sparking Political Buzz

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.