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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting that he is set to take over as the party president, calling the claims baseless and denied leadership change in party.

Taking to the social media platform X, Aaditya Thackeray clarified that there has been no discussion within the party regarding him assuming any new position.

The Worli MLA, in a post on X, wrote, “From this morning, there has been news on some TV channels that I am going to be given some position in the party. There is no truth to this news, and there is no such discussion in the party.”

Dismissing all the media reports from the last few hours, Thackeray slams the media for carrying news that has no basis. “There is no truth to this news, and there is no such discussion in the party. Please take note of this by all media,” he added. 

The clarification comes amid speculation in certain media reports about a possible leadership reshuffle within the Shiv Sena (UBT) being on the cards. However, Aaditya’s statement firmly denied any such development, putting an end to the rumours.

Aaditya Thackeray urges the government to open Gorai Mangrove Park for the public

In a different scenario, the Worli MLA earlier last month wrote to Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, urging him to inaugurate and open the Gorai mangrove park for the public at the earliest. 

While taking it to social media, Aaditya said that the project was initiated during his tenure as Maharashtra’s environment minister between 2019 and 2022 and was completed last year. However, despite several dates being announced for its inauguration, the facility has not yet been opened to citizens. 

The Shiv Sena leader further added that the mangrove park and interpretation centre would help people better understand the ecological importance of mangroves and encourage greater public engagement with coastal ecosystems.

Aaditya Thackeray also pointed out that he had written to the minister earlier in May last year requesting the opening of the facility, but the park continues to remain closed.

He said opening the park would bring citizens closer to mangroves and highlight their importance in protecting coastal biodiversity.