Despite defeat in BMC Election, Uddhav eyes Mumbai mayor’s post for UBT

Suspense over Mumbai Mayor's post, Shinde's corporators moved to luxury hotel

Mumbai: The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Saturday, January 17, shifted its newly elected corporators in Mumbai to a luxury hotel in the city amid suspense over who would become the next Mayor. Uddhav Thackeray, whose Shiv Sena (UBT) is the second single largest party, added to speculation by saying his party could have its Mayor if “Dev” (God) was willing. He also suggested that Shinde’s party was scared of poaching attempts by its ally BJP. T…

Despite defeat in BMC Election, Uddhav eyes Mumbai mayor’s post for UBT

He also alleged that the BJP wants to mortgage Mumbai and accused the party of winning the polls through betrayal, asserting that the Marathi manoos would never forgive this “sin”. The former CM said the BJP was under the impression that it had finished off Shiv Sena (UBT), but that had not ...

'Shiv Sena-UBT will install its mayor if...': What Uddhav Thackeray said on BJP's big win in BMC polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections by 'betrayal' and it wants to mortgage Mumbai, but pointed out that Mumbaikars will never forget. However, Thackeray said that his party will install its mayor in Mumbai "if the God is willing". Interacting with Shiv Sena (UBT) workers at Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai a day after the saffron…

"BJP's responsibility to fulfil hopes of Mumbai residents": J-K CM Omar Abdullah on BMC poll results

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the BJP has a big responsibility to fulfil the hopes of the residents of Mumbai city after achieving success in the BMC elections. "Elections have been held after a long time, and in every election, someone wins, and someone loses. Those who h

“It’s Our Dream to Have a Sena Mayor in Mumbai,” Says Uddhav Thackeray After BMC Setback

Mumbai: In his first press conference after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray struck a defiant tone, asserting that his party’s ambition to lead Mumbai is far from over despite the Mahayuti alliance securing control of the civic body. Addressing party workers and supporters in Mumbai, Thackeray said, […]