Mumbai, Dec. 24 -- Amid the confirmation of the UBT Sena-MNS alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS Chief Raj Thackeray, accompanied by their wives, paid tribute to party founder Balasaheb Thackeray at his memorial in Shivaji Park here on Wednesday. This marks the coming together of the cousins ahead of a formal announcement of an alliance for the BMC elections in January.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and MNS leader Amit Thackeray were also present during the homage. The UBT Sena sees the alliance as one that will speak for the cause of the Marathi manoos.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant said, "This is a very auspicious moment, and the people of Maharashtra have been waiting for this moment... Mumbai accom...