The Economic Times

BMC election results 2026: Nitesh Rane mocks Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray with penguin jibe after Mumbai poll drubbing

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane celebrated the BJP-led Mahayuti's strong performance in the BMC elections with a viral video mocking Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders. He credited the party's success to senior leadership and invoked a Hindutva pitch, stating those who speak for Hindu interests will rule Maharashtra.