Breaking his silence on action against MVA leaders and their associates, CM Uddhav Thackeray said attempts to gain power by persecuting the Opposition were undemocratic and perverse. “There are raids after raids, but remember that their turn will also come,” he said, referring to the central agencies acting against the MVA and anti-BJP leaders across the country.

Thackeray said a power hungry BJP has spoiled and deformed Indian politics. "Who doesn’t want power? But one should not forget democracy and go to the people to win the mandate. Misusing power at your disposal to gain power is wrong,” he said at an anniversary function of Marathi daily Loksatta on Friday. Commenting on the present situation, he said a power hungry BJP has spoiled and deformed Indian politics. The CM said the reason for the state-Centre conflict lies in New Delhi’s policy.