Raj Thackeray's BMC Election Defeat: Varanasi Residents Explain Reasons

• Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray faced a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra municipal elections.
• Varanasi residents attribute the defeat to the Shiv Sena's historical opposition to North Indians and linguistic division.
• Youth in Maharashtra rejected linguistic division, opting for development-oriented politics.
• Critics suggest Raj Thackeray's mockery of South Indians and comments on North Indians contributed to his electoral loss.
• The BJP achieved a historic victory in 29 Maharashtra municipalities, leading to celebrations nationwide, including Varanasi.

Why It Matters: Raj Thackeray's defeat in BMC elections is linked to anti-North Indian stance and youth's development focus.