Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray held a joint rally, uniting for the upcoming BMC elections to protect Mumbai's Marathi identity. They accused the BJP of "looting" the city, favoring the Adani Group, and attempting to merge Mumbai with Gujarat. Both leaders appealed to Marathi voters, framing the election as a crucial battle for the city's future and warning against Hindi imposition. They presented themselves as the sole alternative to safeguard Mumbai and Maharashtra from perceived threats.