Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Reacts To Raj Thackeray-Uddhav Thackeray Reunion Possibilities

Reacting to reuniting possibilities of MNS Chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said if two stalwarts come together, it would be a welcoming move.

"If the two come together, we (BJP) will be happy about it, because if people settle their differences, it is a good thing. What else can I say about it?..," Maharashtra CM told media.

The news of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray reuniting went viral after both senior leaders, who are cousins too, hinted that they are ready for a fresh start, leaving small differences behind for the sake of Marathi identity and the people of Maharashtra.

The state will see important Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections later this year.

Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray Coming Together?

In a podcast with Bollywood actor Mahesh Manjrekar, MNS chief Raj Thackeray said that he can keep aside 'minor differences' with Uddhav Thackeray and can work for the interest of Maharashtra.

"The disputes and fights between Uddhav and me are minor - Maharashtra is much bigger than all that. These differences are proving costly for the existence of Maharashtra and the Marathi people. Coming together is not difficult, it's a matter of will. It's not just about my desire or selfishness. We need to look at the bigger picture. All Marathi people across political parties should unite and form a single party," Raj Thackeray stated.

Parallelly, Uddhav Thackeray, addressing Bhartiya Kamgar Sena, expressed willingness to reconcile.

"I'm ready to put aside petty disputes. I appeal to all Marathi people to unite in the interest of Maharashtra. But there is a condition - when we pointed out in Parliament that industries were being shifted to Gujarat, if we had united then, we could have formed a government that worked for Maharashtra. We cannot keep switching sides - supporting them one day, opposing them the next, and then compromising again," he said.