Fadnavis mocks Uddhav-Raj reunion, says hype created as if Russia-Ukraine joined hands

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has taken a dig at the newly announced alliance between estranged cousins Uddhav hackeray and Raj Thackeray ahead of the crucial BMC elections. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis dismissed the reunion as mere 'hype', comparing it to 'Russia-Ukraine' joining hands. He asserted that both the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have 'lost their identities and relevance' in the current political landscape. The sharp comments came shortly after the Thackeray cousins shared a stage to announce their pact after 20 years. India Today's Mustafa Sheikh reports on the unfolding political dynamics and the challenges for the opposition.