Raj Thackeray Rallies MNS for Major Assembly Election Push

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has urged party workers to prepare for contesting 225-250 of the 288 seats in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Senior leader Bala Nandgaonkar indicated that MNS functionaries will assess election preparedness. Thackeray also addressed the party's previous performance and potential voter shifts.

In a strategic move ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, MNS chief Raj Thackeray has called on party workers to gear up for contesting 225-250 of the 288 seats. Senior party leader Bala Nandgaonkar emphasized that functionaries will soon begin assessing different regions to report on election preparedness.

Previously aligning with the BJP-led NDA for the Lok Sabha elections, Thackeray campaigned despite MNS not fielding candidates. Nandgaonkar stated, "Raj Thackeray asked party workers to be prepared to contest 225 to 250 seats in the assembly elections."

As for alliances, Nandgaonkar remarked, "We are not holding any discussions right now. We have contested elections on our own till now. We will see what happens in the future." Notably, Thackeray noted the potential shift in Marathi-speaking votes due to dissatisfaction with the Opposition's tactics, hinting at potential gains for MNS.

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