Mumbai, Correspondent
Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) chief Uddhav Thackeray cautioned party workers that if genuine voters fail to remain vigilant during polling, bogus votes could establish power, altering the very face of Mumbai over the next five years.
Thackeray was speaking at the Malvani Festival, organized by the Shiv Sena branch at Magathane. Although the event was cultural in nature, his presence lent it a strong political tone.
Prayers to Vetoba Deity
Referring to the Konkan tradition, Thackeray said he prayed to Lord Vetoba, recalling, “In 2012, during the municipal elections, I prayed here, and Suresh Prabhu became mayor. I have prayed again now—there’s no need to say what will happen next. Even if others don’t listen, God does.”
‘Marathi People Never Step Back from a Fight’
He praised long-time party workers, saying, “Many of our old Shiv Sainiks are still striving for the cause of Shiv Sena, Maharashtra, and the Marathi people. When faced with a challenge, the Marathi person never retreats. If anyone provokes us, we can’t help but take them head-on.”
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