Marathi identity politics
Mysterious 'Marathi Manoos' Posters Emerge Across Mumbai as Crucial Civic Elections Approach
Dec 15, 2025 08:43 pm CST
As Maharashtra announces long-delayed municipal elections for January 15, cryptic posters appealing to Marathi identity have appeared throughout Mumbai. Though lacking party symbols, these messages are believed to originate from the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS parties. The elections will end a three-year period without an elected mayor, with political alliances forming on all sides ahead of this crucial civic contest.
Thackeray Brothers Reunite: Political Alliance Forms Ahead of Mumbai Civic Elections
Oct 05, 2025 09:16 pm CST
The Thackeray cousins, Raj and Uddhav, are showing strong signs of political reconciliation after meeting for the fifth time this year. Their recent back-to-back meetings at a family function and at Matoshree suggest a potential alliance forming between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena UBT ahead of the crucial BMC elections, with both parties already collaborating at grassroots levels and forming committees to assess their combined organizational strength.