Thackeray launches Ram Raksha Andolan, attacks BJP over temple protection failures
On Saturday, Uddhav Thackeray, chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), launched the Ram Raksha Andolan in Nagpur, attacking the BJP for failing to protect temples and exploiting Hindutva. Accompanied by leaders Aaditya Thackeray and Sanjay Raut, he urged Vidarbha's people to withdraw support from the BJP, claiming corruption in temple administration. He criticized the Centre over activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention and challenged RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on governance issues.
16 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut defended Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Amit Shah by invoking the "3 Idiots" movie title.
20 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of selling Mumbai's open land parcels to BJP MLAs and friends.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Aaditya Thackeray initiated legal action and threatened a sit-in to prevent the BMC from altering open spaces for commercial use, citing specific examples of plots rezoned for BJP-linked institutions.
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