Political Showdown: Uddhav Thackeray Compares BJP to Amoeba, Fadnavis Dismisses as Frustration

Oct 03, 2025 05:17 pm CST

In a heated exchange following the annual Dussehra rally in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray likened the BJP to an amoeba that "shifts shape to suit its politics," while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded by calling Thackeray "frustrated" and lacking developmental vision. The political confrontation highlighted ongoing tensions between the former allies, with Thackeray focusing on agricultural concerns and Fadnavis claiming the speech was devoid of constructive proposals.