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Uddhav-Raj Unity: How Marathi Unity Will Triumph in Mumbai Elections

The Shiv Sena UBT has highlighted the political unity between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray for the upcoming Mumbai civic elections. In its Saamana editorial marking Balasaheb Thackeray's death anniversary, the party emphasized that this unity experiment will fulfill his dream of Marathi unity. The editorial strongly criticized the current political situation in the country while paying homage to Balasaheb's legacy. It called upon Marathi people to stay awake and united to protect Maharashtra's political interests.

Key Points: Uddhav Raj Thackeray Unity for Mumbai BMC Elections Saamana

  • Uddhav and Raj Thackeray unite for Mumbai civic elections amid political challenges
  • Saamana editorial pays tribute to Balasaheb on death anniversary
  • Editorial criticizes current political situation as "anarchy and chaos"
  • Marathi unity emphasized as key to achieving Balasaheb's political vision
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Marathi unity will triumph in Uddhav-Raj's unity experiment to make Balasaheb's dream come true: Saamana

Shiv Sena UBT claims Uddhav-Raj Thackeray unity will fulfill Balasaheb's dream of Marathi unity in Mumbai BMC elections amid political challenges.

"Balasaheb is asking the same Marathi Manoos today, 'Jai Maharashtra! Marathi Manoos, are you awake? If you are asleep, you are finished! Stay awake' - Saamana Editorial"

Mumbai, Nov 17

Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday said when victory and defeat are decided only by the orders of the Election Commission and voices of opposition in the country are being suppressed, the people remember only one voice, that of Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray.

The party in its mouthpiece, 'Saamana', said that efforts are being made in every way to disrupt the politics of the Marathi Manoos in Maharashtra. However, with the experiment of unity by Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray for the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Balasaheb Thackeray’s dream is once again being realised. This is because only Marathi unity will triumph in Mumbai-Maharashtra.

The Saamana editorial, in a homage to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his death anniversary, said he gave the message of 'unity' to Marathi Manoos, and it will be the true tribute to him.

According to the editorial, Balasaheb Thackeray, who was an extraordinary man and the lion in Indian politics, highlighted the importance of Maharashtra in the country's politics. Balasaheb Thackeray instilled confidence in the Marathi Manoos to be 'Marathi' wherever he went in the world. “Balasaheb is asking the same Marathi Manoos today, 'Jai Maharashtra! Marathi Manoos, are you awake? If you are asleep, you are finished! Stay awake',” it said.

“Given the overall anarchy and chaos that prevails in India, crores of people are reminded of Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray every day. After the Bihar Assembly results, Chief Minister Fadnavis said, 'Jo jeeta wohi Sikandar' (Whoever wins is Sikandar). If Balasaheb were here today, he would have mocked, saying, 'Who is this Sikandar? Is he the new father of the new Hindutva people? The father of Maharashtra, of the country, is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. At most, Sikandar would be the BJP's father,” taunted the Thackeray camp.

The party claimed that Maharashtra, which taught the country to fight, "is being looted like Surat today, and the helpless, blind devotees who call themselves Marathi are singing the praises of Modi-Shah".

“If Balasaheb were there today, Hunter's whip would have been on the backs of all of them. Courts, democracy, and elections have become a spectacle in the country. Mandate is important in a democracy. The people remember the voice of Balasaheb Thackeray, who sometimes called upon all Hindus, and sometimes he called upon all Marathi people from Shiv Tirtha (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park) and united them,” it said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
As a Mumbaikar, I've seen how Marathi identity has been diluted over the years. This unity experiment gives hope that our culture and language will get the respect they deserve.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope this unity focuses on development issues rather than just regional identity politics. Mumbai needs better infrastructure and employment opportunities for all residents.
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Ananya R
Balasaheb's vision was always about Marathi pride and self-respect. Seeing Uddhav and Raj together after so many years feels like history repeating itself in the best way possible. 🙏
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Siddharth J
The comparison with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is apt. Just like the Maratha empire protected our land, we need strong leadership to protect Marathi interests in today's political landscape.
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Kavya N
I respect Balasaheb's legacy, but I'm concerned about the aggressive tone in Saamana. Unity should be inclusive and not divisive. Maharashtra belongs to all who call it home, regardless of origin.

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