Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand visited Uddhav Thackeray at his residence on Monday, expressing solidarity and stating that Thackeray had been betrayed, which is considered a grave sin in their religion. Avimukteshwaranand criticized the BJP and Shiv Sena, emphasizing that betrayal goes against the principles of Hinduism, and those who suffer from betrayal can still uphold their Hindu identity. He pledged support for Thackeray's return as Chief Minister, asserting that the pain of betrayal would persist until then.