Uddhav & Raj Thackeray Reunite for Mumbai Civic Polls, Vow Maharashtrian Mayor

• Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years to contest Mumbai local body elections together.
• The cousins declared that Mumbai's Mayor will be a Maharashtrian and from their united front.
• The alliance aims to center the battle for Marathi identity in Mumbai's political discourse.
• Uddhav Thackeray warned against disunity, using Yogi Adityanath's "batenge toh katenge" phrase, while Raj emphasized Maharashtra's importance over disputes.
• They invited members unhappy with the Shinde Sena-BJP coalition to join their new pact.

Why It Matters: Estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray unite for Mumbai civic polls, prioritizing Marathi identity and a Maharashtrian Mayor.