Uddhav Thackeray
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.
Maharashtra Opposition Unites to Demand Electoral Transparency Ahead of Local Body Polls
Oct 14, 2025 11:33 pm CST
Leaders from major Maharashtra opposition parties jointly petitioned the Election Commission demanding greater transparency in the upcoming local body elections. They raised concerns about voter list management, VVPAT machine usage, and repeated election delays since 2022. The unified front, including Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and other prominent leaders, called for electoral reforms to restore public trust in the democratic process ahead of polls mandated by the Supreme Court to be completed by January 2026.
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.
Uddhav Thackeray Leads Massive Protest Demanding Rs 50,000 Per Hectare Compensation and Complete Loan Waiver for Maharashtra Farmers
Oct 12, 2025 12:55 am CST
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his Shiv Sena (UBT) party have launched significant protests demanding immediate agricultural relief, including complete loan forgiveness and Rs 50,000 per hectare compensation for farmers affected by recent floods. Thackeray has criticized the state government's Rs 31,000 crore relief package as insufficient and threatened statewide demonstrations if demands aren't met before Diwali, while Chief Minister Fadnavis questions Thackeray's credibility in leading the movement.
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.
Shiv Sena Factions Clash Over Balasaheb Thackeray's Death: Defamation Lawsuit Threatened
Oct 04, 2025 09:04 pm CST
A serious political conflict has erupted between Shiv Sena UBT and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena following Ramdas Kadam's controversial statements about party founder Balasaheb Thackeray's death. Anil Parab has threatened legal action while Kadam demands a CBI investigation, escalating the dispute into potential courtroom battles between the rival factions.
Political Showdown: Uddhav Thackeray Compares BJP to Amoeba, Fadnavis Dismisses as Frustration
Oct 03, 2025 05:17 pm CST
In a heated exchange following the annual Dussehra rally in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray likened the BJP to an amoeba that "shifts shape to suit its politics," while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded by calling Thackeray "frustrated" and lacking developmental vision. The political confrontation highlighted ongoing tensions between the former allies, with Thackeray focusing on agricultural concerns and Fadnavis claiming the speech was devoid of constructive proposals.
Eknath Shinde Labels UPA's Inaction After 26/11 as 'Treachery', Praises Modi's Strong Stance Against Pakistan
Oct 03, 2025 02:27 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde criticized the UPA government for not retaliating against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, calling it "treachery." Speaking at Shiv Sena's Dusshera rally, Shinde contrasted this with PM Modi's firm responses to terrorism, while also attacking Uddhav Thackeray and Rahul Gandhi for allegedly echoing Pakistan's positions. He announced that his party would contest upcoming local elections alongside BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP.