MNS Chief Raj Thackeray criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray for forming a government with Congress after contesting the elections in alliance with the BJP

He urged Worli voters to ‘take revenge’ for the betrayal of their votes

During Wednesday’s rally, Raj Thackeray notably refrained from speaking against the Mahayuti coalition

He clarified his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024, saying, “I backed Modi this time for his vision. In 2019, I opposed him because he mirrored Congress’s approach. But after Modi abolished Article 370 and built the Ram Mandir, I supported him again, not for personal gain or any post.” 

Raj Thackeray also criticised NCP leader Sharad Pawar for his shifting political stances, and he accused Uddhav Thackeray of opposing key projects for personal interests

Referring to Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy, Raj said, “Balasaheb always opposed Congress, and Shiv Sena received votes against Congress in 2019. Yet, Uddhav formed a government with Congress for the chief minister’s post. He never disclosed the ‘two and a half year’ power-sharing agreement with the BJP before the elections, even though BJP leaders stated that Devendra Fadnavis would be chief minister. Why didn’t Uddhav clarify this?”

Raj Thackeray emphasised that Uddhav Thackeray had insulted Worli voters, who had voted against Congress

Raj Thackeray also mentioned Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav’s son, who is contesting in Worli as a Sehiv Sena (UBT) candidate

Aaditya Thackeray, the sitting MLA of Worli, is contesting as a UBT candidate. MP Milind Deora is contesting as the Shiv Sena candidate, while former corporator Sandeep Deshpande is MNS candidate