The Times of India

'Life-and-death election for them': Uddhav Thackeray alleges coercion, kidnapping in BMC polls; thanks voters for backing Shiv Shakti alliance

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray alleged intimidation and coercion by the ruling alliance in the BMC elections, calling it a strange contest for political survival. Despite the Mahayuti alliance's majority, Thackeray asserted the resilience of his party, thanking voters for their support amidst alleged pressure.