Stating that Mumbai is a city of "self-respect," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday ridiculed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray for "handing over the remote control" of his party to the Congress and dared him to get the "shehzada of Congress" to praise Balasaheb Thackeray.

In a fiery rally in Mumbai, PM Modi criticised Uddhav Thackeray's leadership, claiming the Shiv Sena has lost its identity by aligning with Congress. He emphasised the BJP's support for Maharashtra's farmers while portraying the opposition as desperate for power.

In preparation for the large gathering, Mumbai Police have implemented a series of traffic restrictions and parking bans across key routes around Shivaji Park, ensuring minimal disruptions to traffic flow in the city.

Modi also criticized a Congress leader in Jharkhand for promising subsidised cooking gas cylinders to infiltrators, questioning whether such leaders should be given another chance.

With Assembly polls approaching, PM Modi will address a rally in Shivaji Park, Mumbai, which would be joined by top BJP officials.

PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a rally at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Thursday. The Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a travel advisory for commuters.