Raj Thackeray Aide's Late-Night Meet With Fadnavis Triggers Defection Talk
Backroom political manoeuvring is intensifying in Mumbai as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) battle begins to take shape. Santosh Guri, a key aide of Raj Thackeray, held a late-night meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with BJP minister Nitesh Rane also present. The meeting has triggered strong speculation of a possible political shift, as Guri is believed to be unhappy after his seat reportedly went to the Shiv Sena (UBT). Political sources suggest he may be weighing options outside the Maha Vikas Aghadi, potentially opening the door to a BJP crossover.
