Shiv Sena UBT Accuses CM Devendra Fadnavis of Running Rumour Manufacturing Factory
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) launched a sharp political attack against Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai. The opposition party accused the Chief Minister of operating what it termed a "rumour-manufacturing factory" to influence the political landscape of the state.
The allegations were detailed in an editorial published in "Saamana," the official mouthpiece of the Shiv Sena (UBT). In the publication, the Thackeray-led party leveled strong criticism against both Chief Minister Fadnavis and the leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
According to the editorial, the primary objective of this alleged "rumour-manufacturing factory" is to create a sense of political uncertainty across Maharashtra. The Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed that these actions are a deliberate attempt by the Chief Minister and the BJP leadership to divert public attention away from the key issues currently facing the state.
The sharp reaction from the Shiv Sena (UBT) was triggered by recent statements made by Chief Minister Fadnavis regarding the future of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Fadnavis had stated that the existing NDA structure in Maharashtra would remain completely unchanged. He further asserted that no new political parties would be joining the alliance in the state.
The editorial in "Saamana" took strong exception to these remarks, framing them as an effort to manufacture political narratives. The Thackeray-led party argued that such statements serve to distract from governance while fostering political instability.
This public dispute marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political tensions between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the BJP-led alliance in Maharashtra. The exchange highlights the deep friction between the rival political factions as they clash over the state's political future and alliance structures.
The editorial was published on Thursday, July 9, 2026, and represents the latest confrontation in the continuous political battle in Mumbai.
