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**Summary:**

A political dispute has erupted in Maharashtra over the 24/7 operating order for commercial establishments. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, Aaditya and Uddhav Thackeray, are criticizing the current Mahayuti government for taking credit for a policy they claim was initiated by them back in January 2020. Aaditya Thackeray highlights the BJP’s past criticism of his similar proposal, questioning their present stance. The government recently issued a GR allowing 24/7 operations while mandating employee rest, excluding liquor retailers.

**News Article:**

**Maharashtra Government Faces Backlash Over 24/7 Operating Order: Shiv Sena (UBT) Claims Original Initiative**

**Mumbai, October 4, 2025** – A political row has ignited in Maharashtra after the state government re-introduced a Government Resolution (GR) permitting commercial establishments to operate 24/7. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders are accusing the ruling Mahayuti alliance of appropriating a policy they say was already in place since January 2020.

Aaditya Thackeray, MLA from Worli, took to social media to express his “amusement” at the BJP’s current endorsement of the 24/7 initiative. He pointed out the party’s previous criticism of his “Mumbai 24/7” policy, raising questions about their change of heart regarding cultural and safety concerns. “The BJP that (not so long ago) criticised me on ‘culture and safety’ over my ‘Mumbai 24/7’ policy, has reissued a GR for the same,” said Mr. Aaditya.

“I had asked them then, and I ask them now, what’s against our culture in enabling a hard-working city to be able to eat and chill till late?” Thackeray questioned, referencing past news coverage of his original decision.

His father, Uddhav Thackeray, echoed these sentiments during his Dussehra rally, stating that the BJP had previously opposed his efforts to allow all-night operations.

The current government issued the GR on October 1, 2025, mandating that all employees receive 24 hours of rest while permitting businesses to operate around the clock. Liquor retailers are excluded from the new order and will operate as before.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders contend that the new GR is redundant, given that the policy was already in effect, raising questions about the motivation behind its reissuance. The debate highlights the ongoing political tensions within Maharashtra and the competition for credit in implementing popular policies.

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