Mumbai witnessed an unusual sight today as banners urging Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to come together were displayed outside the Shiv Sena Bhavan. In response to this, Subhash Talekar, President of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association, voiced the sentiments of many Marathi workers, stressing the urgent need for unity between the two leaders.

"The two tigers must unite," Talekar stated, referring to Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. He emphasised that if Marathi votes are to remain consolidated, both leaders must at least come together in Mumbai. "Active politics has always been the domain of the Marathi people. Yet, despite this, they have continued to uphold their culture in Mumbai while focusing on their livelihoods. However, some political parties are deliberately attempting to reduce the Marathi demographic in the city and erode their cultural identity," he remarked.