Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed concerns over the coming together of Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj, asserting that the BJP-led Mahayuti remains confident of a decisive victory in Mumbai’s civic elections.
In an interview with an online news channel, Fadnavis remarked that “Thackeray is no longer a brand,” stating that the only true Thackeray brand was that of late Balasaheb Thackeray. He claimed that the electoral influence of both Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS has significantly weakened over time.
The chief minister said that even if the cousins had united earlier, the political outcome today would not change, as their voter base has shrunk and overlaps considerably. “Neither the Marathi voter nor the non-Marathi voter is with them,” he said, adding that internal differences among their party workers further weaken their position.
On the question of Mumbai’s next mayor, Fadnavis asserted that the post will go to the Mahayuti alliance, and said the mayor will be “Marathi and Hindu.”
Highlighting his government’s development record, the CM credited the completion of major infrastructure projects in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to his leadership, stating that while ideas existed earlier, execution happened only after he assumed office.
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