Uddhav Thackeray, the NEW face of opposition?

On Uddhav Thackeray's birthday, Sanjay Raut gave a huge statement about the leader. He said that Uddhav Thackeray was working amazingly well as CM of Maharashtra and if the need arises he could lead India too. Adding to it, Sharad Pawar said that Uddhav was a great leader, who had the support of many. Was this a hint of Uddhav becoming the opposition's face?