MNS chief Raj Thackeray urged party workers to unite and focus on 'saving Mumbai' ahead of the BMC elections. He accused unnamed rivals of attempting to 'grab everything using EVMs' and PM Modi's face, suggesting they are not independent actors. Thackeray emphasized Maharashtra and Mumbai's importance over individual ambitions and encouraged an aggressive campaign, advising workers not to be disheartened by potential seat-sharing outcomes with Shiv Sena (UBT).