Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray stressed on the need to set aside political differences while working for the welfare of people and the development of the country.

His comments came in the wake of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (comprising the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress) and the opposition BJP in the state levelling charges of corruption and other allegations against each other in the last few days. Thackeray was speaking virtually after the inauguration of a water taxi service, linking Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai, and the Belapur jetty in the neighbouring township. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal flagged off the service via video conference. Thackeray said the water taxi service is the first such facility in the country.