‘Those Who Demolished My House…’: Kangana Ranaut’s Message for Uddhav Thackeray After BJP’s BMC Win
Bollywood actress-turned-MP takes veiled dig at former Maharashtra CM following BJP’s decisive victory in Mumbai civic polls
Mumbai – Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has delivered a pointed message seemingly directed at former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s resounding victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
In a social media post that quickly went viral, Ranaut made an apparent reference to the 2020 demolition of parts of her Mumbai office by the then Shiv Sena-controlled BMC, an incident that had sparked major political controversy and legal battles.
“Those who demolished my house should remember that time is the greatest teacher,” Ranaut posted, without directly naming anyone but leaving little doubt about the target of her remarks. The actress-politician added congratulations to the BJP for what she called a “historic mandate from the people of Mumbai.”
The demolition of Ranaut’s Pali Hill office in September 2020 had occurred amid her public spat with the Shiv Sena leadership, then headed by Uddhav Thackeray. The BMC had cited illegal construction as the reason, though Ranaut and BJP leaders alleged it was political vendetta. The Bombay High Court later stayed the demolition and criticized the civic body’s actions.
The BJP’s victory in the BMC elections marks a significant political shift in Mumbai, wresting control of India’s richest municipal corporation from the Shiv Sena faction led by Thackeray. The win comes after years of Shiv Sena dominance in Mumbai’s civic body and represents a major setback for the Thackeray camp.
Political analysts view Ranaut’s message as reflective of the broader sentiment within BJP ranks, who see the electoral victory as vindication after years of political battles with the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction.
The former chief minister has not yet responded to Ranaut’s remarks. However, his party leaders have dismissed the comments as “ungracious” and emphasized the need to focus on developmental issues facing Mumbai rather than settling personal scores.
Ranaut, who represents Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh in the Lok Sabha, has been a vocal supporter of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Her transition from Bollywood to politics has been marked by controversial statements and active participation in party campaigns.
The BMC, with an annual budget exceeding ₹45,000 crore, is considered one of the most powerful civic bodies in Asia. The BJP’s victory is expected to significantly strengthen the party’s position in Maharashtra politics ahead of future electoral contests.
