The war of words began on the very first day (Wednesday) after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) head Raj Thackeray officially announced their alliance, signalling the start of a high-stakes and bitter battle for Mumbai’s civic body
25 December,2025 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Addressing a joint press conference, the two leaders did not specify the list of civic bodies where the alliance would contest, nor did they disclose seat-sharing details for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
24 December,2025 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sanjay Nirupam also accused Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray of abandoning the ideals of party founder Bal Thackeray by "joining hands with the Congress and jihadi Muslims"
24 December,2025 09:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut said in a post on social media platform X that Uddhav and Raj will jointly address the media on Wednesday to announce their plans to contest the local body elections in alliance
24 December,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
