Uddhav Thackeray

Thackerays reunite for BMC polls: Why the 'Marathi Manoos' plank could cut both ways

A campaign centred predominantly on Marathi identity risks limiting the alliance's reach, especially among non-Marathi and floating voters who have increasingly aligned with the BJP.

Has Maharashtra verdict decisively tilted the Uddhav vs Shinde debate over Bal Thackeray's legacy?

The verdict was particularly damaging for Shiv Sena (UBT) in regions long considered its strongholds including Thane, the Konkan belt of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, and parts of Marathwada.

BMC polls on January 15: The ‘Marathi Manoos’ factor and how BJP plans to counter a Thackeray reunion

With the impending Uddhav-Raj reunion ahead of the BMC elections, the BJP is quietly recalibrating its strategy to counter a renewed Marathi identity push.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs will chant `Vande Mataram' loudly in Parliament: Uddhav Thackeray

On November 24, the Rajya Sabha secretariat reminded the members not to use slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' inside or outside the House, citing it a breach of parliamentary etiquette.

No farmer should vote for Mahayuti until loan waiver is granted: Uddhav Thackeray

He also said that the women beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin scheme should now demand Rs 2,100 from the government. At present, eligible women get Rs 1,500 per month under the scheme.

BJP creating divide between Hindus and Muslims ahead of Mumbai civic polls: Uddhav Thackeray

Accusing the BJP of corruption, Thackeray said, after winning the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, his party will come out with a White Paper on the alleged irregularities in the civic body.

'UBT-Shiv Sena workers will come out on streets': Uddhav Thackeray threatens massive protest on IND-PAK match

Sanjay Raut, another Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, also called for a protest with the name 'Sindoor Raksha Abhiyaan' against the Asia Cup encounter.

Uddhav and Raj will contest civic elections together, says Raut of Sena (UBT)

"The Thackeray brothers (Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray) will contest the municipal corporation elections in Mumbai, Thane, Nashik and Kalyan-Dombivali together and win," said Sanjay Raut.

'We are capable of...': Uddhav Thackeray on political future with brother Raj

The comments have added fuel to the ongoing speculation about a Sena UBT-MNS alliance ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

MNS chief Raj Thackeray calls on Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree, extends birthday wishes

Uddhav Thackeray said that he has come to 'stay together' with his brother Raj Thackeray

Complaint filed against Raj Thackeray over ‘hit but don’t shoot video’ remark

The complaint said his remarks promote vigilantism and social unrest in the state, seeks actions under NSA

'Conspiracy to defame CM': Uddhav Thackeray's tongue-in-cheek jibe at Mahayuti amid row over Shiv Sena MLA's assault video

The actions of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad have been condemned by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as well as party supremo Eknath Shinde.

Uddhav Sena draws the line as Stalin finds common ground on Hindi pushback: 'Not our fight'

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut made it clear that their fight was only against the imposition of Hindi in primary classes and not its usage in Maharashtra.

Thackeray cousins gain, Shinde’s under pressure, but BJP remains in pole position

A joint rally last week by the Thackeray cousins was a landmark event. It’s likely to be followed by a joint campaign in local body elections which will be mutually beneficial. Shinde Sena will be hard put to claim the Bal Thackeray legacy. None of these developments however are likely change Maharashtra’s political reality: BJP is in pole position

'Innocent Hindus were beaten because of language': Maharashtra minister compares assault on Hindi-speaking people with Pahalgam attack

Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said the attacks on Hindi-speaking people allegedly by MNS workers were disappointing and asserted, "Marathi is not a political issue for us."

Thackeray cousins' reunion last-ditch attempt to hold on to what remains of their influence: BJP

Taking a dig at he Thackeray cousins, Amit Malviya — in-charge of BJP's National Information & Technology Dept, said that the joining of hands is driven by desperation.

Thackeray Cousins' Reunion: What Uddhav-Raj’s surprise show of unity means for Maharashtra politics

Worli Dome rally revives hopes of Marathi unity; no formal alliance yet, but political impact likely.

BJP minister Nitesh Rane dubs Uddhav and Raj Thackeray' joint rally as 'jihadi and anti-Hindu gathering'

After two decades, Uddhav and Raj on Saturday shared the public stage and hosted a victory gathering, titled 'Awaj Marathicha' in Mumbai's Worli area

'What Balasaheb couldn't do, Devendra Fadnavis did', says Raj Thackeray as he buries hatchet with Uddhav

The cousins broke up when Bal Thackeray was alive, after he preferred his son Uddhav over Raj for Shiv Sena succession.

Uddhav hugs cousin Raj Thackeray as they share stage after 20 years. First visuals

The event, dubbed the "Marathi Victory Rally", was held to celebrate the Maharashtra government's rollback of two controversial government resolutions (GRs) that would have introduced Hindi as a third compulsory language in schools from Class 1 to 5.

Opposition-mukt Maharashtra?

It’s not the performance of the Fadnavis government which has rendered the political opposition barely visible. It’s the lack of fight and the inability to come up with a reworked strategy that has conveyed the impression that Maharashtra’s politics carries on without an opposition. It’s advantage BJP ahead of the civic polls