“Nobody can separate Mumbai from Maharashtra” Uddhav Thackeray’s bold statement sparks political row

Jul 18, 2025

Mumbai (Maharashtra), July 18 2025 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray says, "We are not speaking 'todne ki bhasha' but Mumbai is gradually losing its significance. Who took the industries and financial centres of Mumbai to Gujarat? These people. So, nobody can separate Mumbai from Maharashtra. Jo bhi karega hum unke tukde karenge, I say this openly. But we won't let (anything happen to) Mumbai's significance. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra, it is considered the financial capital of the country. Its significance feels like an eyesore to some people. Where were they shifting the film industry to? Who was shifting it? I? Is that not the truth? Who took away the Diamond Market? Is that not the truth? A financial centre was going to be set up here, but who is giving bullet trains to Ahmedabad? People can see this openly. There is nothing more to add.