Overview

• Raj Thackeray visited Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree for a family lunch, marking their sixth publicly known meeting since July.
• Leaders from both parties say second‑rung negotiations on seat distribution are advancing, with the MNS seeking about 90–95 Mumbai wards.
• Sanjay Raut indicated the MNS could align within the Maha Vikas Aghadi and said Raj Thackeray wants the Congress kept in the loop.
• The Sena (UBT) and MNS announced a joint protest on October 13 over alleged mismanagement in the Thane civic body, with local Congress and NCP‑SP units joining.
• Indian Express analysis shows the MNS polled more than the winning margin in 67 of 227 BMC wards and influenced outcomes across 123 wards, underscoring its tactical value.