Amid growing speculation over a possible political alliance between Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray, former minister Ramdas Kadam has stirred a political storm with sensational allegations that could have far-reaching consequences in Maharashtra’s political landscape.
In a recent media interview, Kadam claimed that while he was on his way to Kankavali, police officials had advised him to change his route due to a potential assassination threat targeting Raj Thackeray. According to Kadam, the police had informed him that the plot was allegedly orchestrated by none other than Uddhav Thackeray himself. He went on to suggest that Raj Thackeray should personally verify this information.
Touching upon the long-standing tensions between the Thackeray cousins, Kadam said that Raj Thackeray had once asked for just two districts—Pune and Nashik—for his political ambitions, but Uddhav Thackeray refused. “Why didn’t Uddhav think of Maharashtra back then?” Kadam questioned, hinting at selfish motives
Further criticizing Uddhav Thackeray, Kadam alleged that Uddhav’s focus remains solely on retaining control of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and that he has little regard for the broader interests of Maharashtra. He also questioned whether Uddhav intends to maintain his alliance with the Congress party.
Recalling a key moment from the past, Kadam stated that in 2004–05, Raj Thackeray had sent him and Bala Nandgaonkar to negotiate a truce with Uddhav Thackeray. However, Uddhav reportedly rebuffed the overture, saying, “Two swords cannot be kept in one sheath.”
In a final and controversial remark, Kadam warned that if Uddhav Thackeray were to regain control of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, the remaining Marathi-speaking citizens in the city would be driven out.
These allegations have added a new twist to the ongoing political narrative in Maharashtra and cast serious doubts on the viability of a Raj-Uddhav political reunion.