Thackeray Brothers Unite for BMC Polls; Bala Nandgaonkar Absent Due to Illness

• Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray announce an alliance for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
• The alliance is formed over the Marathi issue, opposing Hindi imposition, and for the respect of the Marathi language.
• MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar, a staunch supporter of Raj Thackeray and key figure in unification efforts, was absent.
• Nandgaonkar's absence was due to ill health, specifically a throat infection, after attending alliance discussions.
• Raj Thackeray declared the alliance, emphasizing Maharashtra's importance over disputes and aiming for a Marathi mayor.

Why It Matters: Thackeray brothers unite for BMC elections on Marathi pride, but key MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar misses announcement due to illness.