📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
Politics
Fadnavis Slams Uddhav Thackeray Over 'Regime Change' Allegations
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:17 PM
👁 26
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has strongly rebutted Uddhav Thackeray's claims of a 'regime change', calling the remarks baseless and politically motivated.
Political tensions in Maharashtra have escalated as Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a sharp counter-attack against NCP chief Uddhav Thackeray. The dispute centers on Thackeray's recent remarks alleging a 'regime change' in the state government, which Fadnavis has dismissed as factually incorrect.
Fadnavis stated that the current administration is functioning within the constitutional framework and has not altered the fundamental structure of the government. He accused the opposition leader of making inflammatory statements to create confusion among the public and destabilize the political environment.
The exchange highlights the ongoing rivalry between the ruling coalition and the opposition in the state. While Thackeray's comments have drawn significant attention, Fadnavis's response aims to clarify the government's stance and reject the narrative of a political coup.
Political analysts suggest that such verbal spats are common in Maharashtra's competitive political landscape, but this particular exchange has intensified the debate over governance and opposition tactics in the state.
Fadnavis stated that the current administration is functioning within the constitutional framework and has not altered the fundamental structure of the government. He accused the opposition leader of making inflammatory statements to create confusion among the public and destabilize the political environment.
The exchange highlights the ongoing rivalry between the ruling coalition and the opposition in the state. While Thackeray's comments have drawn significant attention, Fadnavis's response aims to clarify the government's stance and reject the narrative of a political coup.
Political analysts suggest that such verbal spats are common in Maharashtra's competitive political landscape, but this particular exchange has intensified the debate over governance and opposition tactics in the state.