MNS chief Raj Thackeray has called for unity with Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of the BMC elections, urging party workers to 'Save Mumbai' and protect its Marathi identity. He warned against attempts to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut echoed this sentiment, stating their agenda is to 'save Mumbai' from alleged central and state government attempts to hand over control to corporate interests.