Raj Thackeray Acknowledges MNS's BMC Poll Setback, Vows Continued Fight for Marathi Identity

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray acknowledged the party's poor performance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, where MNS won six seats compared to Shiv Sena (UBT)'s 65. He described the polls as a contest between 'Shiv Shakti' and financial power, praising workers' efforts despite setbacks. Raj vowed to continue fighting for Marathi identity, language, and pride, emphasizing a long-term struggle and warning against ruling parties' attempts to undermine Marathi interests in Maharashtra.