Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray criticized BJP leader K. Annamalai, referring to him as 'Rasmalai' and questioning his involvement in Mumbai affairs. Thackeray also invoked a controversial slogan associated with his uncle, Balasaheb Thackeray, targeting South Indians. He further asserted that people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar should not impose Hindi in Maharashtra, emphasizing the upcoming BMC polls as crucial for the Marathi community.