Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) senior Raj Thackeray has warned the Marathi polity to remain zestful regarding the upcoming Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. During the inauguration of MNS's Konkan Mahotsav, Raj Thackeray said that this referendum could be the last for Marathi Manus. If vigilance is not maintained, Mumbai will go out of hand forever. Thackeray mentioned the irregularities in the voter list and took part in the united march of the opposition.
An struggle to unite the Marathi vote bank?
Thackeray said that the BMC elections will be the last important referendum for the Marathi people. Don't be careless; otherwise, loss is certain. If Mumbai goes out of control, these people will create havoc. He widow that the night is dangerous and to be zestful virtually yourself. Politics is changing. Look at whether the voters are real or fake. Thackeray moreover raised questions on the Referendum Commission's voter list handling.
What does Raj's loftiness from BJP and closeness to Uddhav mean?
Raj Thackeray had supported Mahayuti in the 2024 Lok Sabha, but MNS suffered a setback in 2024 Assembly. Now the focus is on BMC (January 2026), and Thackeray is coming closer to Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT). Both the cousins are now united on Marathi identity, and Congress is keeping loftiness from MNS. Will this syndication rencontre BJP?
Congress announces to fight alone—objection to MNS, danger of MVA breaking?
Congress decided to races vacated in BMC. Mumbai Senior Varsha Gaikwad said that he is not with the feuding parties (MNS). Vijay Wadettiwar supported it, but Gaekwad rejected it. Congress's stand will be to save Hindi-speaking and Muslim voters. Due to a split in the MVA, Sharad Pawar joined hands with Uddhav-Raj. Will this unravel goody BJP?
BMC referendum stake: BJP's 103 unopposed?
Voting for 246 municipality councils and 42 nagar panchayats will be held on December 2, and the results will be spoken on December 3. Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections will be held in January. The Supreme Court has given the deadline till 31 January 2026. BJP has elected 103 unopposed (100 corporators, 3 presidents) in the withdrawal of nominations. Will Raj's 'Marathi Manoos' undeniability garner a vote bank?

