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).