The Shiv Sena (UBT) has called on the Congress party to respect its allies ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Council polls, as it stakes its claim to the lone MVA seat for party chief Uddhav Thackeray.

A recent exchange between D Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray, including a shayari, has generated significant discussion about changing political equations in India.

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction has supported the Maharashtra anti-conversion Bill, diverging from its allies, the Congress and NCP(SP), on the issue.

Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde paid tributes to Ajit Pawar, with Thackeray stating he 'answered defamation through work' and Shinde noting that Baramati 'felt orphaned'.

Strains have surfaced within India's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance as the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction attacked the Congress party for fielding a candidate in the Baramati by-election.

Uddhav Thackeray took a swipe at the BJP, stating that a "one-team league won't work," as he retired from the Council.

MP Mhaske stated that Uddhav Thackeray should call Eknath Shinde if he seeks Shiv Sena's help for an MLC seat, highlighting ongoing political dynamics within the party.

Uddhav Thackeray's tenure in the Maharashtra Legislative Council concluded, with his farewell event featuring praise from D Fadnavis and a subtle dig from E Shinde, as eight other members also ended their terms.

Supriya Sule held a meeting with Uddhav Thackeray to discuss matters related to a Rajya Sabha nomination.