MNS chief Raj Thackeray, in a joint interview with Uddhav Thackeray, warned that the 'Marathi manoos' will become powerless if the BJP controls municipal corporations. He alleged that those seeking to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra are in power at the Centre and state levels. Both leaders criticized the ruling Mahayuti alliance, claiming Maharashtra is being pushed towards danger by poor decisions and neglect of public interest. They also raised concerns about drug menace and the governance of Mumbai.