At the Marathi Vijay Diwas programme held at NSCI Dome in Worli, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray delivered a sharp and emotionally charged speech, emphasising Marathi unity and sending a powerful political message alongside his cousin, MNS chief Raj Thackeray.

“The Thackeray cousins have come together, and now, we will stay united,” said Uddhav, adding that “More than what we say in our speeches, our togetherness is the real message.” He expressed gratitude to everyone present, saying, “I thank all those who came forward for the Marathi language and the Marathi people.”

Uddhav strongly criticised the BJP and the central government, accusing them of trying to impose Hindi and divide Maharashtra. “This government's gundagiri over language will not be tolerated,” he said, declaring, “We will never allow Hindi to be forced upon Marathi people.”