Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed the Thackeray family can still shut down Mumbai in 10 minutes, a statement made at an NDTV event. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed Raut's remarks as "empty threats," stating such a shutdown is no longer possible without Bal Thackeray. Fadnavis referenced the recent formation of the Eknath Shinde government as evidence of the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s diminished influence. Raut's comment followed a meeting between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray.