Uddhav Thackeray Slams BJP: 'Goons First, Rapists First' Slogan

• Uddhav Thackeray criticized BJP for giving candidature to Tushar Apte, co-accused in Ambernath rape case, questioning their 'Hindutva'.
• Thackeray highlighted the Palghar massacre accused being inducted into BJP, asking if this aligns with their 'Hindutva'.
• He accused BJP of accepting 'corrupt, rapists, murderers', stating their slogan changed from 'Nation First' to 'Goons First, Rapists First'.
• Thackeray challenged Fadnavis to remove Ajit Pawar from the cabinet if corruption allegations are true, or apologize.
• He also challenged BJP to rename Ahmedabad to Karnavati if they truly uphold Hindutva, and criticized their focus on Hindu-Muslim issues over development.

Why It Matters: Uddhav Thackeray fiercely attacked BJP over candidate selection, corruption, and Hindutva, calling their new slogan 'Goons First, Rapists First'.