Thackerays Reunite for BMC Polls: Will 'Marathi Manoos' Plank Secure Victory?

• Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) and Raj Thackeray (MNS) allied for BMC elections, aiming to challenge BJP and Mahayuti.
• Their core 'Marathi Manoos' plank faces a complex dilemma as Marathi voters are fragmented post-Sena split and Shinde's faction.
• Mumbai's demographics shifted; non-Marathi voters now form 40-45%, and BJP expanded its base among them.
• Mahayuti holds a broad voter base (55-60%) across communities, focusing on governance and development, not just identity.
• The reunion tightens the fight in Marathi-heavy wards but a single-identity plank may not be enough for BMC victory.

Why It Matters: Thackeray reunion aims to consolidate Marathi votes, but Mumbai's diverse electorate demands broader appeal.