Thackeray Cousins Unite for Mumbai Civic Polls After 20 Years

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray formally announced a political alliance for the upcoming Maharashtra civic polls, ending a two-decade feud. The reunion of the Thackeray cousins for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections is considered a major political realignment, drawing varied reactions.

• Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) and Raj Thackeray (MNS) formed an alliance.
• The alliance targets the January 15, 2026, Maharashtra civic and BMC polls.
• The reunion ends a significant 20-year political and family feud.
• Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis likened the alliance's hype to a 'Russia-Ukraine ceasefire'.
• The alliance aims to consolidate the 'Marathi manoos' vote bank.
• Reactions are mixed, with some MNS leaders defecting and Congress hesitant.

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