In a recent address, Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, took a dig at the BJP, accusing them of fostering social discord. Encouraging his supporters to respond to the popular BJP slogan ‘Jai Shri Ram’ with ‘Jai Shivaji’ and ‘Jai Bhavani’, Thackeray emphasized the need to counter divisive tactics. He further scrutinized the BJP’s definition of patriotism and vowed to confront its influence on the community. Thackeray touched upon matters of policy consistency and infrastructure development initiatives during his speech.