Over 200 young individuals joined the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Phagwara, Punjab, during an event addressed by state president Yograj Sharma. Sharma stated the party aims to be a strong voice for the Hindu community, which he described as politically neglected, and pledged to protect their rights. He characterized Shiv Sena (UBT) as a nationalist force dedicated to Hindu interests and promoting unity and Hindu-Sikh brotherhood.