Debate With Arnab: ‘Janaab Uddhav’ Thackeray’s Opportunistic Shop Will Shut Says Navneet Rana

Former Amravati MP Navneet Rana launched a sharp and controversial attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of abandoning Balasaheb Thackeray’s ideology for vote-bank politics. In this special edition of Debate With Arnab LIVE, Republic TV brings the focus to Rana’s explosive remarks, including her “Janaab Uddhav” jibe, her prediction of Shiv Sena (UBT)’s defeat in the Mumbai civic polls, and the wider political fallout.

The debate centres on Rana’s remarks targeting Uddhav Thackeray, her criticism of the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS alignment, and her controversial comments on demography that have sparked widespread political reaction. As parties trade charges and counter-charges ahead of the Mumbai civic polls, Republic examines whether these statements reflect a deeper ideological shift in Maharashtra politics or are aimed at polarising voters at a crucial moment.