Political Tensions Rise as Uddhav Thackeray Meets Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Uddhav Thackeray, head of Shiv Sena (UBT), met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, igniting political speculation in the state. This meeting, which included Aaditya Thackeray, followed Fadnavis's intriguing invitation for Thackeray to join the ruling party. The discussion comes after the Shiv Sena's split from the BJP in 2019 over leadership disputes. As political dynamics shift, many are left wondering about the implications of this meeting for future alliances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 17, 2025, 18:07 IST

Uddhav Thackeray's Strategic Meeting with CM Fadnavis

Mumbai: On Thursday, Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), engaged in discussions with Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. This meeting followed Fadnavis's intriguing invitation to Thackeray, which stirred political discussions across the state.

The encounter took place in the office of legislative council chairperson Ram Shinde and lasted approximately thirty minutes. Aaditya Thackeray, the son of Uddhav and a member of the legislative assembly from Worli, was also in attendance.

During a farewell event for Ambadas Danve, the leader of the opposition in the council, Fadnavis made a light-hearted comment suggesting that while the BJP would not be joining Thackeray in the opposition, he was welcome to join the ruling party.

"Uddhav ji, there is no possibility of a government change until 2029. We cannot shift to the opposition side, but you have the option to come here, and we can consider it differently," Fadnavis remarked.

The Shiv Sena, under Thackeray's leadership, had previously severed ties with the BJP following the 2019 assembly elections due to disagreements over the chief minister's position.