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Mumbai | Raj Thackeray wants Congress on board: Raut on possibility of MNS inclusion in opposition fold
Updated On: 13 October, 2025 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Raut’s comments come amid growing speculation that cousins Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray may collaborate for the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra. However, it remains uncertain whether the MNS will formally become part of the MVA alliance

MNS chief Raj Thackeray (right). Sanjay Raut (left). File Pic
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Member of Parliament (MP) Sanjay Raut on Monday suggested that the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is keen to align with the Congress, hinting at the possibility of the Raj Thackeray-led party joining the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance.
However, the MNS promptly responded, making it clear that only party chief Raj Thackeray will decide and announce its official stance.
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