Maharashtra: AIMIM MLA Mufti Ismail stated that the ultimate resolution can be taken by Asaduddin Owaisi. He additionally stated that we nonetheless doubt whether or not they (Shiv Sena UBT) will actually embody us (AIMIM) or not.
The Maharashtra unit of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) seems able to align with the Thackeray faction (Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray) forward of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Company (BMC) and native physique elections within the state. Aditya Thackeray has made a public attraction to all non-Mahayuti events to come back collectively within the curiosity of Maharashtra. He has expressed his willingness to collaborate with all events for the state’s welfare.
Responding positively to Aditya’s initiative, AIMIM MLA Mufti Ismail stated, “I want to see each Uddhav Thackeray and Asaduddin Owaisi come collectively.” “We are going to take into account Aditya Thackeray’s proposal significantly. Faith shouldn’t be a political challenge for us- we’re open to discussions centered round growth. If somebody invitations us for talks on growth, we are going to proactively participate,” Ismail added.
“Nonetheless, the ultimate resolution will relaxation with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. Within the final Meeting elections, we did try to kind an alliance. We needed to be a part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), however we weren’t included. They’ve prolonged an invite now, however we nonetheless doubt whether or not they are going to actually embody us,” Mufti additional said.
Uddhav Thackeray earlier signalled readiness to reunite with Raj Thackeray
Because the Brihanmumbai Municipal Company elections method, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has indicated a willingness to reconcile together with his estranged cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. Talking at an occasion organised by the Bhartiya Kamgar Sena- Shiv Sena’s commerce union wing- in Mumbai, Uddhav emphasised the necessity to put aside previous variations within the bigger curiosity of Maharashtra’s language, tradition, and growth.
This conciliatory gesture follows current feedback by Raj Thackeray throughout a podcast with filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, the place he expressed openness to working with Uddhav Thackeray by sidelining minor disagreements for the state’s better good.
“We should transfer previous petty disputes. I attraction to all Marathi-speaking folks to unite for the advantage of Maharashtra and the Marathi language,” Uddhav stated. He underscored the significance of collective motion, notably in response to the continued challenge of industries shifting from Maharashtra to Gujarat- a difficulty he claims didn’t obtain ample assist from Raj through the Lok Sabha elections.
Uddhav remarked, “Through the Lok Sabha marketing campaign, we persistently raised considerations about industries shifting to Gujarat. If Raj Thackeray had opposed this pattern then, the central authorities as we speak might need been completely different—one which prioritises Maharashtra’s welfare. We might have additionally labored to repeal anti-labor laws.”
In a pointed assertion, Uddhav criticised political inconsistency, saying, “Selective assist, selective opposition, and selective compromise received’t serve Maharashtra’s pursuits. I can’t hinder the progress of the state. I can’t have interaction in superficial gestures—no invites, no visits, no photograph alternatives. Let’s first commit ourselves totally to Maharashtra’s trigger, and solely then have additional conversations.”
He concluded by reaffirming his resolution to bury previous animosities: “I’ve by no means held private grudges, and as we speak, I select to finish all conflicts. From this level ahead, solely Maharashtra’s welfare will information our actions.”
The BMC elections are anticipated to happen in October 2025, and this potential rapprochement between the Thackeray cousins might considerably reshape the political panorama in Mumbai and past.