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Raj Thackeray attacks BJP over Mumbai rain death remarks
The Times of India··4 Jul
MNS chief Raj Thackeray on July 4, 2026, attacked BJP leadership and CM Devendra Fadnavis, accusing the party of arrogance and shielding colleagues after two rain-related deaths in Mumbai. He quoted absolute power corrupts absolutely. The row followed a purported video of Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam allegedly smiling while referring to July 3 fatalities in Chembur and Sakinaka.
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What It Means For You
- Mumbai commuters face manhole and tree-collapse risks during monsoon.
- Political accountability debates follow every rain-related fatality.
- Open drainage work without proper covers poses direct safety hazards.
What's Happening
- Raj Thackeray attacked BJP over remarks on Mumbai rain deaths.
- Two people died on July 3 during heavy rainfall.
- BMC suspended four officials over the Sakinaka manhole incident.
Monsoon Context
- A viral video allegedly shows BJP's Ameet Satam smiling about deaths.
- An 11-year-old died when a tree fell on a school bus.
- IMD issued a red alert for Mumbai on July 3.
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