A Thackeray rally revives an old slogan, triggers fresh BJP backlash, and drags clothing, sweets, and identity politics into the January 15 BMC election cauldron

At a joint rally in Thane ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleged widespread attempts to buy votes, criticised the BJP–Shinde camp, and questioned Adani’s growing influence over key infrastructure