In an exclusive interview, Sanjay Raut of the UBT Sena stated that the Thackerays still possess the ability to bring Mumbai to a standstill within 10 minutes. Raut emphasized the continued influence of the Thackeray family in the city.

Raut also commented on Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), suggesting that the party must be willing to compromise on certain issues to form an alliance with the Thackerays. He believes that Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have united because they have prioritized the nation.