Two days after meeting Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in Thane, MNS chief Raj Thackeray dismissed speculation, saying the discussion focused on civic and administrative issues. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray clarified that not every interaction with leaders from the ruling party should be viewed through a political lens

Amid political speculation over his recent meeting with Eknath Shinde and his proposed meeting with the chief minister, Thackeray said politics in Maharashtra has changed and that constructive engagement should not be viewed negatively