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Uddhav Thackeray Declares Aim to Unfurl Saffron Flag at Red Fort During Dussehra Rally

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News18•20-10-2026, 22:25
Uddhav Thackeray Declares Aim to Unfurl Saffron Flag at Red Fort During Dussehra Rally
- •Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray asserted that his party must aim to unfurl the saffron flag at the Red Fort in Delhi and atop the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
- •Thackeray emphasized that saffron remains central to his party's identity and declared that no one can steal it.
- •He criticized the BJP over its interpretation of Hindutva, accusing the ruling party of dividing the colors of the national flag.
- •Thackeray questioned the BJP's record on farmers' welfare and the safety of Hindus, contrasting government spending on political defections with relief given to farmers.
- •He reiterated his strong support for Abhijeet Dipke and expressed confidence in an upcoming political shift that will make Maharashtra shine.
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Addressing the Dussehra rally in Mumbai on Tuesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray stated that his party must aim to unfurl the saffron flag not only atop the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly but also at the Red Fort in Delhi.
Thackeray reiterated his support for CJP's Abhijeet Dipke, stating he was the first political leader in the country to back him. He also criticized the ruling party for spending heavily to break away MPs while giving meager financial support to farmers.
The annual Dussehra rally of the Shiv Sena (UBT) took place at its traditional and iconic venue, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park (Shivaji Park) in Dadar, Mumbai.





