Uddhav Thackeray Slams Devendra Fadnavis Over 'Existential Crisis' And Corruption Claims

In this news bulletin, Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray hits back at Devendra Fadnavis over claims of an 'existential crisis' within the opposition. Thackeray questions the BJP leader's own political standing, asking, 'What is the existence of Devendra Fadnavis?' while citing past controversies like the Palghar incident and allegations of corruption. He defends the 'Mumbai model' of pandemic management, noting that the 'New York Times talked about it' and the Supreme Court praised the Dharavi model. Thackeray accuses the Eknath Shinde-led faction and the BJP of 'vote theft' and 'hooliganism' in Maharashtra, specifically targeting the misuse of the Speaker's office. He clarifies his stance on the Hindi language, mentioning his education at Balmohan Vidya Mandir, and reaffirms his commitment to a diverse coalition of Marathi and minority communities for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation polls. The former Chief Minister also critiques the central government's spending on projects like Namami Gange and the PM Care Fund, alleging widespread corruption under the current administration.