"If a Marathi man is in danger, it's because of the BJP. This is why our direct fight is with the BJP," Raut said," Raut said while addressing a press conference in Mumbai.
NCP leader Nawab Malik on Tuesday said that religious, linguistic and regional sentiments were being deliberately provoked during the BMC election campaign, asserting that Mumbai's true identity lies in its cosmopolitan character and collective contribution of people from all backgrounds.
"They make such allegations when they know they will lose the elections, and if they are so confident, they should prove it. Balasaheb Thackeray always trusted Eknath Shinde, and they know this," Kadam told reporters.
"They are distributing Rs 5,000 per vote. I don't understand. On one side, they claim to have worked towards development. On the other hand, they pay money and ask for votes. Then what development are you talking about?" Raj Thackeray said while addressing a joint rally with Shiv Sena (UB
Ameet Satam, President of Bharatiya Janata Party's Mumbai Unit, on Monday launched a sharp attack on opposition leaders, including Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, alleging that they did nothing in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in last 25 years.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday made a strong pitch for Marathi unity, warning that the state's language, land and identity are under threat.
Earlier, in a joint UBT-MNS rally in Mumbai, Raj Thackeray had taken a sharp jibe at the BJP leader, calling him as "rasmalai' and questioned whether Annamalai has any standing on speaking on Mumbai's issue, after the latter allegedly said Mumbai is an "international city."
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday made a strong pitch for Marathi unity, warning that the state's language, land and identity are under threat.
Reacting to statements made by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Shinde questioned the intent behind their criticism and reminded them of Fadnavis' earlier stint as Chief Minister.
He criticised the developmental track record of both Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, asserting that Mumbai has moved beyond "emotional politics" in favour of real progress.
Addressing a public gathering here on Saturday, Ramdas Athawale said, "Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde have come together, and Mahayuti together has shut down all the businesses of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray."
The polling for 29 municipal corporation elections across the state, including Mumbai, Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, will be held on January 15, with vote counting scheduled for January 16. December 30 was the last day for filing nominations.