Raj Thackeray
Maharashtra Opposition Unites in Large-Scale Protest Against Voter List Irregularities in Mumbai
Nov 01, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena organized a major protest march in Mumbai against alleged voter list irregularities that they claim benefit the ruling BJP. The 'Satyacha Morcha' (march for truth) saw participation from prominent opposition leaders including Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Raj Thackeray, who demanded rectification of voter lists before local elections proceed.
The 2008 Mumbai Bus Hostage Crisis: How Rahul Raj's Attack Preceded 26/11 Terror Attacks
Oct 31, 2025 12:06 pm CST
In October 2008, just one month before the devastating 26/11 attacks, Mumbai experienced a tense hostage situation when Rahul Raj from Bihar hijacked BEST bus number 332 in Kurla. Motivated by anti-North Indian sentiments propagated by Raj Thackeray's MNS party, the 25-year-old gunman held 12 passengers hostage before being killed in a controversial police encounter led by ACP Mohammed Javed. The incident sparked political tensions between Bihar and Maharashtra while foreshadowing the greater tragedy to come.
INDIA Bloc Faces New Rift as Congress Declares Independent Stand in Mumbai Civic Polls
Oct 22, 2025 12:45 am CST
Congress leader Bhai Jagtap announces the party will contest Mumbai civic elections independently, rejecting alliance with both Thackeray factions, potentially creating a new rift in Maharashtra's INDIA bloc coalition amid similar tensions in Bihar's opposition alliance.
Maharashtra Opposition Parties Unite for 'Virat Morcha' Protest Against Election Commission Over Voter List Irregularities
Oct 19, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Maharashtra's opposition parties are organizing a massive protest called 'Virat Morcha' on November 1 against the Election Commission, alleging significant irregularities in voter lists. Leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, Congress, and MNS have united in this effort, claiming approximately 96 lakh fake voters exist in the state's electoral rolls, threatening democratic processes and transparency.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray Form Alliance for Thane Civic Polls: Targeting 75+ Seats Against Shinde's Stronghold
Oct 19, 2025 12:54 am CST
Sanjay Raut has announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will contest the Thane civic polls together, aiming to win over 75 of the 131 seats. This alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray comes after four months of growing proximity, challenging Eknath Shinde's traditional stronghold in Thane.
Historic Reunion: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray Families Unite at Diwali Deepotsav Event Signaling Political Alliance in Maharashtra
Oct 18, 2025 02:26 am CST
The previously estranged Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, demonstrated their reconciliation by appearing together with their families at the annual Deepotsav celebration in Mumbai's Shivaji Park. Their public reunion signals a potential political alliance ahead of crucial local body elections in Maharashtra, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape after years of rivalry between Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Congress Clarifies Position on Potential MNS Inclusion in Maharashtra's MVA Coalition
Oct 15, 2025 01:29 am CST
Congress state president Harshwardhan Sapkal has clarified that no formal proposal exists for including Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Any decision regarding alliance expansion would require collective approval from all MVA constituents, as Congress remains cautious due to MNS's stance toward North Indian communities and recent shift toward Hindutva ideology.
Rohit Pawar Warns of BJP's 'Operation Lotus' Targeting Maharashtra Opposition Alliance
Oct 13, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Rohit Pawar of NCP-SP has warned that the BJP has launched a second phase of 'Operation Lotus' to poach opposition lawmakers from the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance. The coalition, comprising Congress and factions of NCP and Shiv Sena led by Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, faces challenges amid potential realignment with Raj Thackeray's MNS and allegations of systematic dismantling of state welfare schemes.
Raj-Uddhav Thackeray Reconciliation: 5 Strategic Meetings Signal Potential Alliance Before Mumbai Civic Elections
Oct 13, 2025 01:51 am CST
The once-estranged cousins Raj Thackeray (MNS) and Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena-UBT) have met five times in three months, signaling a potential political alliance before Mumbai's civic elections. Their meetings, alternating between residences and public appearances, have sparked significant speculation about a strategic realignment in Maharashtra politics that could reshape electoral dynamics in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Politics: Raj Thackeray Joins All-Party Delegation to Meet Electoral Officer as Opposition Unity Shows Signs of Revival
Oct 12, 2025 12:19 am CST
In a significant political development in Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut has invited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to join an all-party delegation meeting with the Chief Electoral Officer on October 14. The delegation includes Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and other opposition leaders, signaling a potential revival of opposition unity in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray's inclusion is particularly noteworthy as it suggests evolving political alignments ahead of crucial local body elections.