Overview

• Uddhav Thackeray addressed supporters at a waterlogged Shivaji Park as Eknath Shinde shifted his event to Mumbai’s NESCO Centre due to flooding at Azad Maidan.
• Uddhav pledged a white paper on alleged BJP ‘loot’ of the BMC after civic poll victory and demanded Rs 50,000 per acre compensation with a loan waiver for flood-hit farmers.
• UBT’s rally showcased a headless Ravan as a ‘bindok’ symbol to criticise the state government’s functioning, with speeches shortened due to heavy rain.
• Shinde labeled Uddhav a “conspiracy chief,” defended the Mahayuti government’s relief work, promised assistance for affected farmers, and reaffirmed contesting local polls with allies.
• Mumbai Police mounted an extensive security operation with roughly 2,890 officers and 16,552 constables deployed, as talk of a UBT–MNS understanding remained unannounced.