Fadnavis Douses Thackeray Cousins' Alliance Hopes, Calls It 'Desperate Attempt' Ahead of BMC Polls
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{ "title": "Fadnavis Douses Thackeray Cousins' Alliance Hopes, Calls It 'Desperate Attempt' Ahead of BMC Polls", "article": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed the alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leaders Uddhav and Raj Thackeray as a 'desperate attempt to save their existence.' The two cousins announced their partnership ahead of the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, scheduled for January 15. Fadnavis likened the alliance to a 'miracle' that would never happen, saying it's as unlikely as Russia and Ukraine coming together. He claimed that the two parties have lost their identity and people no longer trust them due to their appeasement politics. The Thackeray cousins have united for the BMC polls, citing their shared goal of protecting 'Marathi manoos' and Maharashtra. However, Fadnavis is confident that the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (EKS), and other parties, will emerge victorious due to its strong track record of development in the city. The BMC polls are seen as a crucial test for the alliance, as the undivided Shiv Sena had ruled the corporation for three decades. Fadnavis is banking on the people's appreciation for the development work done by the Mahayuti alliance, which he believes will secure their victory in the polls. "
