'Nobody Can Separate Mumbai From Maharashtra, Jo Bhi Karega Hum Unke Tukde Karenge': Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has strongly criticised the opposition party, accusing them of undermining Mumbai’s importance and shifting key industries to Gujarat. In a sharp statement, Thackeray said, "We are not speaking 'todne ki bhasha' but Mumbai is gradually losing its significance."

While talking to the media, he mentioned, "Who took the industries and financial centres of Mumbai to Gujarat? These people. So, nobody can separate Mumbai from Maharashtra. Jo bhi karega hum unke tukde karenge, I say this openly. But we won't let anything happen to Mumbai's significance."

Thackeray emphasised Mumbai’s identity as Maharashtra's capital and the country’s financial capital, suggesting that its prominence appears to bother certain political forces. "Where were they shifting the film industry to? Who was doing it? Was it me? Isn’t that the truth? Who took away the Diamond Market?" he asked, as reported by news agency ANI.

He further pointed out that while Mumbai was supposed to be developed as a financial centre, high-speed bullet trains are being prioritised for Ahmedabad instead. "People can see this openly. There is nothing more to add," he concluded.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray Meets CM Devendra Fadnavis With Aaditya After ‘Come Here’ Remark Sparks Political Buzz

In a separate news story, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday at Vidhan Bhavan, just a day after Fadnavis made a light-hearted comment inviting Thackeray to join the ruling alliance. The meeting, which lasted around 30 minutes, was held in the chamber of Legislative Council Chairperson Ram Shinde and has drawn significant political attention.

Thackeray was accompanied by key party members, including Aaditya Thackeray, Bhaskar Jadhav, Sunil Prabhu, and Varun Sardesai. Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde was also present during the meeting, which reportedly lasted for about half an hour.