Uddhav Thackeray
Mumbai's Political Transformation: How Shiv Sena Corporators Realigned Before Critical BMC Elections
Dec 16, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Mumbai prepares for municipal elections on January 15 after a three-year delay, revealing dramatic shifts in the city's political landscape. The once-unified Shiv Sena has split between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions, with 55 former corporators remaining with Shiv Sena (UBT) while 44 have joined Shinde's camp. This political realignment, complicated by "Operation Tiger" and changing alliances, sets the stage for a fiercely contested battle for control of India's richest municipal corporation.
Maharashtra Civic Elections: Mumbai BMC Polls Set for January 15 with Results Next Day
Dec 15, 2025 07:29 pm CST
Maharashtra's long-delayed civic body elections are scheduled for January 15, 2024, covering 29 municipal corporations including the crucial BMC contest in Mumbai. The elections, particularly important for the Brihanmumbai Corporation, will determine control of India's largest and Asia's wealthiest civic body, with results announced on January 16. Political tensions are high as the BJP aims to challenge Shiv Sena's traditional dominance while the Maha Vikas Aghadi prepares for this critical electoral test.
Devendra Fadnavis Claims Credit for Historic Thackeray Cousins Reunion in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 10, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis humorously takes credit for reuniting estranged Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj after 20 years apart. Despite facilitating this significant political development, Fadnavis dismisses its electoral impact, calling it a "political compulsion" while claiming that only Eknath Shinde truly carries forward Balasaheb Thackeray's ideological legacy. The reunion aims to reclaim influence over Mumbai's wealthy Brihanmumbai Corporation ahead of civic polls.
Maharashtra Opposition Boycotts Tea Party Over Leader of Opposition Appointment Dispute
Dec 07, 2025 10:30 pm CST
The Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition has boycotted the Maharashtra government's traditional tea party before the winter assembly session, protesting the failure to appoint Leaders of Opposition in both Houses. MVA leaders cite constitutional disrespect while the ruling BJP claims the opposition lacks required numbers. The upcoming session is expected to focus on agricultural distress, corruption allegations, and political disputes over constitutional positions.
Raj Thackeray Warns "Last Crucial Election" for Marathi People in Mumbai Civic Polls
Nov 26, 2025 02:18 am CST
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has issued a stark warning about the upcoming Mumbai civic body elections, calling it the "last crucial election" for Marathi people. Amid growing tensions, Thackeray raised concerns about voter list irregularities while the BJP counters with a Hindu-first narrative. Political realignments are emerging as Raj and Uddhav Thackeray show increasing proximity, creating new dynamics in Maharashtra's political landscape.
Mumbai BMC Elections 2025: Why India's Richest Civic Body Election Commands National Attention
Nov 26, 2025 12:21 am CST
The upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections represent more than just a local civic contest. With a massive Rs 75,000 crore budget, political realignments including the Thackeray cousins' reunion, and jurisdiction over India's financial capital serving 1.3 crore residents, these elections have far-reaching national implications and serve as a crucial political battleground for Maharashtra's major parties.
Raj Thackeray Warns of Critical Moment for Marathi Identity in Upcoming BMC Elections
Nov 24, 2025 12:44 pm CST
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has issued a strong warning about the upcoming BMC polls, calling it the "last crucial election" for the Marathi community. As political tensions rise in Mumbai, the BJP counters with a Hindu-first narrative while Raj and Uddhav Thackeray show increasing political alignment. The contest highlights growing concerns over Marathi identity and representation in Mumbai's governance.
Shiv Sena-MNS Alliance Forms Despite Congress Hesitation in Maharashtra Opposition Politics
Nov 22, 2025 08:30 pm CST
Sanjay Raut declares Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance formation proceeding without Congress approval, as Maharashtra opposition parties reorganize ahead of BMC elections. NCP under Sharad Pawar signals support for the coalition while Congress maintains distance from MNS despite the Thackeray cousins' reunion.
Uddhav Thackeray Seeks Alliance with Raj Thackeray's MNS for BMC Elections Despite Congress Resistance
Nov 21, 2025 09:40 pm CST
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is working to build a comprehensive alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, hoping to include both MVA partners and his cousin Raj Thackeray's MNS party. However, Congress has declared its intention to contest independently and opposes any coalition that includes MNS, creating a significant challenge for opposition unity in Maharashtra.
Supreme Court Schedules Hearing on Shiv Sena Symbol Dispute for January 21
Nov 12, 2025 10:50 pm CST
The Supreme Court has set January 21 as the date to hear petitions from the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena challenging the Election Commission's allocation of the 'bow and arrow' symbol to Eknath Shinde's faction. This long-pending dispute follows political realignment in Maharashtra, where Shinde's group secured seven Lok Sabha seats in 2024 and now serves in the state government alongside BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction.