Fadnavis Retorts to Uddhav: Mahayuti to Decide Mumbai Mayor After BMC Loss

• Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis countered Uddhav Thackeray's 'God willing' claim for Mumbai mayor post.
• Fadnavis sarcastically questioned Thackeray's 'Deva' reference, asserting Mahayuti's control over the decision.
• He stated that decisions regarding the BMC mayor will be collectively made by him, Eknath Shinde, and alliance leaders.
• Thackeray had expressed his dream of a Shiv Sena (UBT) mayor, alleging BJP's betrayal and misuse of state machinery.
• The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured 118 seats in the 227-member BMC, ending Shiv Sena's three-decade dominance.

Why It Matters: Fadnavis affirmed Mahayuti's sole authority in deciding Mumbai's next mayor, dismissing Uddhav's claims.