A political war of words erupted in Maharashtra between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray over remarks concerning regime change. Responding to Thackeray backing the call for regime change, Fadnavis remarked that Thackeray could not prevent a regime change within the Shiv Sena itself and questioned what other regime change he was referencing.
Fadnavis stated that when Thackeray's party abandoned Hindutva and discarded the ideals of Balasaheb Thackeray, it caused internal upheaval, leading those who wished to adhere to Balasaheb's vision to form the real Shiv Sena. Fadnavis also noted that achieving a regime change requires contesting elections and winning the hearts of the people rather than relying on street protests.
Thackeray had earlier defended the call for regime change, claiming the government is removing citizens' rights to protest and express opinions through elections. Ongoing political discussions in Mumbai and the national capital have increasingly centered on shifting demands toward a broader regime change.