Overview

• Uddhav Thackeray has stated he is open to reconciling with cousin Raj Thackeray, provided Raj distances himself from the BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
• Raj Thackeray has instructed MNS leaders to refrain from commenting on the potential alliance until his return from abroad on April 30.
• The Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana has endorsed the possible reunion, framing it as a step toward strengthening Marathi unity and countering BJP influence.
• Sanjay Raut, a senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, affirmed Uddhav’s positive stance and emphasized the importance of unity for the Marathi people.
• Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction has criticized the reconciliation efforts, accusing Uddhav of undermining Raj’s rise in the past and labeling him a 'modern Duryodhan.'