Uddhav Thackeray Accuses 'Traitors' of Trying to Erase Thackeray Name, Vows to Fight

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, addressing party workers on Balasaheb Thackeray's birth centenary year, launched a scathing attack on rivals and rebel MLAs. He stated that despite attempts to dismantle the Thackeray legacy, these efforts have failed. Thackeray highlighted the family's long-standing heritage and credited his workers for thwarting those who sought to erase the Thackeray name, attributing this resilience to Maharashtra's spirit. He expressed pain over internal betrayals being used to undermine the party, emphasizing that while votes can be bought, spirit and soul cannot. Thackeray asserted his commitment to continue fighting against 'traitors' and 'merchants,' refusing to compromise his principles for political gain, unlike those who allegedly accepted monetary offers.