Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Type Alliance for Upcoming Mumbai Civic Elections

Raj Thackeray, within the presence of his cousin Uddhav Thackeray, introduced the long-awaited alliance between their events —Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the January 15 civic elections in Mumbai on Wednesday (December 24, 2025).

Noting that the present announcement pertains to Mumbai, Mr. Raj stated {that a} related announcement can be made concerning Nashik as nicely. “We’re in talks with Sharad Pawar. We’re immediately saying an alliance between the 2 of us,” he added. Mr. Raj, nevertheless, didn’t share particulars of the seat sharing between the 2 events for the high-stakes BMC elections.

“Mumbai Mayor can be a Marathi individual and can be from our events,” Mr. Raj stated.

Alliance talks between the 2 events for the essential Brihanmumbai Municipal Company (BMC) elections had been occurring for fairly a while.

Talking on the alliance, Mr. Uddhav stated: “We’ve come collectively to remain collectively. We’ll end off those that need to take away Mumbai. I need to inform the Marathi manoos, in the event you break free proper now, you may be defeated.”

“Those that can’t bear to see what is occurring in BJP also can include us,” he added.

Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut referred to as it a historic day for Maharashtra, including that “The ‘mangal kalash’ will herald the Thackerays’ management. Solely they will lead the State.”

With inputs from PTI