Raj Thackeray's Uddhav Support: A Strategic Shift in Maharashtra Politics

“Only living corpses remain.” The words from Raj Thackeray, leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), reverberated across Delhi's political circles, a stark declaration of support for his estranged cousin, Uddhav Thackeray, amidst a dramatic rebellion by Shiv Sena (UBT) Members of Parliament. This isn't just family drama playing out in the public eye; it's a calculated move with profound implications for Maharashtra's political landscape and, by extension, the national electoral strategy emanating from Delhi.