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Thackeray Cousins Seal Thane Civic Tie-Up, Set ‘75 Paar’ Target

The move follows a rare family show of unity at MNS’s Deepotsav, setting up a direct challenge to Eknath Shinde in his Thane stronghold.

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Overview

  • Sanjay Raut said Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS will jointly contest the 131-seat Thane Municipal Corporation polls with a goal of winning more than 75 seats.
  • Uddhav and Raj Thackeray’s public reconciliation was underscored by Uddhav inaugurating MNS’s Deepotsav at Shivaji Park, their seventh meeting since July.
  • A broader, formal alliance for the BMC and other local bodies has not been announced, despite growing signals of coordination.
  • Ruling-camp figures pushed back, with BJP leaders and the Shinde-led Shiv Sena criticizing the tie-up as opportunistic and predicting voter rejection.
  • The NCP’s Thane unit declared it will fight alone, and Congress voices expressed unease over MNS’s inclusion, reflecting unsettled opposition equations.