During the Dussehra rallies in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena UBT, positioned himself as the chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Assembly elections, criticizing Prime Minister Modi and the BJP for their alleged corruption and misuse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's legacy. Thackeray emphasized the need to protect Maharashtra's identity from BJP's influence, promising to construct temples dedicated to Shivaji across the state. He also accused the BJP of treating Shivaji as a mere political tool rather than a revered figure. Meanwhile, Raj Thackeray of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena urged voters to use their ballots as a weapon for change, criticizing the complacency of the electorate towards the existing political class. He called for a political revolution, emphasizing that real progress lies in societal upliftment rather than superficial developments. Both leaders' speeches reflect heightened political tensions and the race for influence as the elections approach.