Uddhav Thackeray: Shiv Sena Split a Conspiracy to Weaken Maharashtra, Not Just Politics

• Uddhav Thackeray alleges BJP split Shiv Sena to weaken Maharashtra, not merely for political gain.
• He made these remarks during an interview with Mahesh Manjrekar and Sanjay Raut, ahead of municipal elections.
• Thackeray emphasized the need for Marathi unity to counter those trying to break the state.
• He criticized the "cruel manner" of the split, calling it a plot to destroy the party's existence and steal its name/symbol.
• Uddhav stated Shiv Sena is the "shield of the Marathi people" and weakening it is a conspiracy by "leaders in Delhi."

Why It Matters: Uddhav Thackeray claims Shiv Sena split was a conspiracy to weaken Maharashtra, urges Marathi unity.