Before the municipal elections in Maharashtra, all the parties are putting all their efforts. Now 3 days are left for voting and the election campaign will also stop tomorrow i.e. on 13th January, hence on 11th January, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray held a joint rally in Mumbai.

In this rally, both the leaders attacked the alleged ‘fake Hindutva’ of BJP and said that the threat looming over Mumbai has united them politically. It was described as the last joint rally in Mumbai before the municipal elections to be held on January 15, where both the brothers termed themselves the only option to save the city.

Appeal to save Marathi people and Mumbai

Addressing the rally, Uddhav Thackeray said that he and Raj Thackeray have forgotten their old differences in the interest of Marathi people, Hindus and Maharashtra. He claimed that in the current situation, it was necessary for both of them to come together to save Mumbai. Uddhav said that this fight is not just for power, but for the identity and future of Mumbai.

He appealed to the voters to elect a leadership that can protect the interests of the city and the state. Thackeray said that if the civic body remains in his hands, any external pressure on Mumbai’s properties can be prevented.

BJP accused of looting and annexing Mumbai

Addressing the Marathi vote bank, Raj Thackeray said that both the brothers have come together because Mumbai is facing a serious threat. He alleged that BJP is trying to ‘loot’ Mumbai and link it with Gujarat. According to PTI, citing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, Raj said that the long-term plan is to connect Mumbai with Gujarat. He warned that if BMC remained with him, he would not be able to sell the land to the industrialist.

Questions on BJP’s Hindutva and nationalism

Describing this election as the last election of Marathi people, Raj Thackeray said that if a mistake is made now, the battle of Mumbai will be lost forever. After this, while addressing the rally, Uddhav Thackeray raised the question whether BJP wants to change the name of Mumbai to ‘Bombay’. He met Tamil Nadu BJP leader K. Made this allegation citing Annamalai’s comments. Accusing BJP of doing divisive politics before the elections, Uddhav said that BJP’s Hindutva and nationalism are fake. He said that BJP has now become a party which instead of putting the nation first, puts corruption first.

Uddhav thackeray raj thackeray: Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray came on one stage in Maharashtra after 20 years. During this, Uddhav Thackeray targeted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis fiercely over Marathi.

Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray said that everyone is watching one. By removing political distance, we showed unity, the distance between us which Marathi has removed. They are feeling good to everyone, we throw both of them out and throw you out. In which school did Modi study? We have not left Hindutva, nor will we leave, Chief Minister Devendra wants to tell Fadnavis that hooliganism will not be allowed in the name of language.

He said that today my speech is necessary to get a picture of Raj-Vidhava coming together. The difference between us today has been removed by the Anaji Panth. Have come together, to live together. Today all the lemon-chills will be busy cutting. Today we have come together to uproot everyone.

Signs of contesting elections with

Uddhav Thackeray said, “Gundgardi will not tolerate in the name of language. Devendra Fadnavis said this. But we are goons for the language. ”He also talked about contesting the upcoming civic elections together.

Former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that after making fear, Marathi was fought by Marathi. We have become one, enough. Now the time has come to uproot them.

What did Raj Thackeray say?

Raj Thackeray addressed the gathering before Uddhav Thackeray. He said that I am sharing the stage with Uddhav Thackeray after about 20 years. Raj Thackeray said that Chief Minister Fadnavis showed what Balasaheb Thackeray could not do, bring me and Uddhav together.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray said that the decision on Trishag formula was the main part of the conspiracy to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra. The Maharashtra government withdrew the verdict on the triple formula due to the strong unity of the Marathi people.

After Raj Thackeray’s speech, Uddhav Thackeray shook hands and patted him on the back and laughing both.

VIDEO | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray (@UDDHAVTHACKEREYAYAYAYA) And mns chief raj thackeray (@RajthacKeray) Shake hands as they hold a joint Victory gathering, titled ‘Awaj Marathicha’ to Celebrate the rollback of two Gers Issued earlier by the government… pic.twitter.com/inercddjm9

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Let us know that in the past, the Maharashtra government had decided to teach Hindi as the third language from first to fifth. Both cousins ​​united against it. However, later the government withdrew this decision. After this, both brothers called for a Vijay rally. Raj Thackeray resigned from Shiv Sena in 2005. The following year, he formed MNS. This is the first time that he is seen with Uddhav Thackeray on the political stage.