Aaditya Thackeray: 'Gyanesh Kumar Will Have To Go' Over Poll Bias

Speaking at the India Today Mumbai Conclave, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray strongly criticised the Election Commission and the BJP-led government over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Pointing to alleged widespread omissions of legitimate voters, he stated, "Gyanesh Kumar will have to go," asserting that the opposition is determined to reclaim democracy. Thackeray defended his support for civic and grassroots demonstrations, arguing that public movements reflect genuine national concern rather than mere party politics. Reflecting on broad governance and public works, he claimed, "This has been the lost decade for India," pointing to persistent infrastructure flaws, economic setbacks, and unfulfilled agrarian relief packages in drought-hit regions of Maharashtra. Addressing party defections, Thackeray expressed complete confidence in the endurance of his political legacy, asserting that future elections will reward cleaner, public-focused representatives.