In the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray struck an aggressive and confrontational tone during a recent interview, a teaser of which has drawn significant public attention.

The discussion saw both leaders sharply criticising prevailing issues affecting Mumbai as well as broader state-level politics. Raj Thackeray launched a direct attack on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, asserting that the latter should refrain from speaking on corruption, a remark that is expected to intensify political sparring ahead of the civic polls.