Overview

• Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have separately declared their willingness to collaborate, prioritizing Maharashtra's interests over past disputes.
• Uddhav emphasized that any alliance requires Raj to distance himself from anti-Maharashtra entities and take an oath affirming commitment to the state’s values.
• Raj Thackeray expressed readiness to set aside personal differences, stating that Maharashtra’s welfare is his foremost priority.
• Both leaders strongly oppose the BJP-led state government’s policy to make Hindi compulsory in early grades, framing it as a threat to Marathi cultural significance.
• The potential collaboration, which comes ahead of the critical Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, could reshape Maharashtra’s political dynamics.