During an election rally in Mumbai on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena over its alliance with Congress under the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). PM Modi said, "Mumbai is a city of self-respect, but a party in Maha Vikas Aghadi has handed over its 'remote control' to those who insulted Balasaheb Thackeray."