Raj Thackeray Targets Annamalai With Racist Jibe As BMC Poll Battle Turns Ugly

The political slugfest ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections has hit a fresh low. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has triggered a major controversy by targeting BJP leader K Annamalai with racist remarks during a joint rally at Shivaji Park. The comments, sparked by Annamalai’s assertion that Mumbai is a global city, have escalated tensions into a Tamil-Maratha flashpoint. Annamalai has hit back, saying he will not be intimidated and will continue to visit Mumbai. With parties trading sharp barbs, the controversy has become a key talking point ahead of the high-stakes civic polls.