Uddhav Thackeray, at a Dussehra rally, jabbed at defectors as “brass” while calling loyalists “gold.” He accused the BJP of ‘vote chori’ and communal politics, demanding central funds for rain-hit Maharashtra farmers. Thackeray also vowed to expose the BJP’s alleged “loot” of the BMC if his party wins civic elections.

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Bihar is witnessing a fierce political battle over “illegal migration,” with Prime Minister Modi accusing the Mahagathbandhan of shielding foreign infiltrators. This offensive, a recurring BJP poll strategy, targets the opposition ahead of elections, particularly in the Muslim-majority Seemanchal region. While BJP officially cites development, the infiltration narrative aims to reshape electoral dynamics, echoing past campaigns in Delhi and Jharkhand.