With six of nine MPs crossing over, Uddhav Thackeray is taking his battle directly to their constituencies, banking on loyal workers to keep Shiv Sena UBT politically relevant.
The coming together of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray ahead of the BMC polls draws sharp reactions, with CM Fadnavis saying its more optics than political consequence.
Opposite stands on north Indians makes it difficult for the MNS and the Congress to come together. Both parties say there are no discussions on an alliance.
Repeated changes in cotton import duty have prioritised textile competitiveness when mills face high input costs. But policy can also put pressure on farmgate prices.
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