Overview

• The Shiv Sena (UBT) stated Uddhav Thackeray would have no objection to reconciling with Raj Thackeray if the latter severs ties with the BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Sena.
• Saamana's editorial accused the BJP and Shinde faction of undermining Marathi unity by exploiting divisions between the Thackeray cousins.
• Both Uddhav and Raj have recently expressed a willingness to set aside minor disputes in the interest of preserving Marathi identity and interests.
• The editorial criticized Raj Thackeray for supporting Modi’s third term in 2024, labeling the BJP’s Hindutva agenda as “fake and hollow.”
• Speculation about a truce comes ahead of key civic elections, with no formal alliance announced yet, but mounting pressure for Marathi-centric unity.