Thackeray Slams Modi for Backing "Traitors," Mocks Social Media Governance
On August 8, 2026, Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), criticized Narendra Modi for meeting with rival Eknath Shinde and newly inducted MPs while ignoring protesting youth. Thackeray accused Modi of undermining democracy by siding with "traitors" and questioned the Supreme Court's hearing on the Shiv Sena name-and-election-symbol dispute, suggesting it lacked complete information. He also mocked Modi’s use of social media for governance.
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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