Thackeray Cousins Reunite: Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS Alliance for BMC Polls

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS have finalized an alliance for the upcoming BMC and other civic body elections. The deal includes a proposed seat-sharing formula, with polls set for January 15, 2026.

• Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS announce alliance.
• Alliance formed for Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other civic polls.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) to contest 145-150 seats, MNS 65-70 seats in Mumbai.
• BMC elections scheduled for January 15, 2026, with results on January 16.
• The reunion marks a significant political development after 20 years.
• Congress has opted to contest the BMC polls independently.

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