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Uddhav and Raj Thackeray Lead Joint Mumbai Protest Against Election Commission
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM
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Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray are set to co‑lead a protest march in Mumbai today, targeting the Election Commission of India and the SIR.
Uddhav Thackeray, former chief minister of Maharashtra, and Raj Thackeray, leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, announced that they will jointly head a protest march in Mumbai today. The demonstration is aimed at the Election Commission of India (ECI) and a body referred to as SIR, which the leaders have accused of bias and procedural lapses.
Organisers expect a sizable gathering near the iconic Marine Drive, a traditional venue for political rallies in the city. Police have been deployed to manage traffic and maintain order, but no arrests have been reported so far. The march is scheduled to begin in the late morning and will proceed along a pre‑determined route that passes key administrative offices.
Both Thackerays have previously criticised the ECI’s handling of recent electoral reforms, alleging that the commission’s decisions disadvantage regional parties. Their joint appearance underscores a rare alignment between the two factions of the Thackeray family, signaling a coordinated effort to pressure the election authority ahead of upcoming state elections.
Organisers expect a sizable gathering near the iconic Marine Drive, a traditional venue for political rallies in the city. Police have been deployed to manage traffic and maintain order, but no arrests have been reported so far. The march is scheduled to begin in the late morning and will proceed along a pre‑determined route that passes key administrative offices.
Both Thackerays have previously criticised the ECI’s handling of recent electoral reforms, alleging that the commission’s decisions disadvantage regional parties. Their joint appearance underscores a rare alignment between the two factions of the Thackeray family, signaling a coordinated effort to pressure the election authority ahead of upcoming state elections.