Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi discussed strategies and seat-sharing for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. Thackeray emphasized the need for unity within the INDIA bloc and proposed frequent meetings and a coordination mechanism. Recent Lok Sabha results have buoyed the opposition, with the BJP and its allies suffering significant losses. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena is set to challenge Aaditya Thackeray for the Worli seat, capitalizing on decreased margins from previous elections. Additionally, Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) warned of potential attacks on Rahul Gandhi and criticized the state government's schemes.