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Raj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray is an Indian politician, founder and president of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), and a prominent public figure in Maharashtra. Known for his fiery speeches, sharp wit, and
...Read more- Social media post sparks buzz: Will Raj Thackeray back BJP or Shinde Sena, sideline Uddhav in BMC polls?
In the message, he reflected on Bal Thackeray’s political style and principles, highlighting adaptability without abandoning core values.
- After Kalyan-Dombivli, is Ulhasnagar the next flashpoint as Maharashtra alliances show signs of crack
With MNS's backing, the Shiv Sena has effectively gained the support of 58 corporators, significantly boosting its prospects in the civic body and further consolidating its control over KDMC.
- Shinde Sena ties up with Raj Thackeray's MNS in Kalyan-Dombivli, deals big blow to BJP
Despite the Thackeray brothers contesting the civic polls together, the MNS has extended support for rival Shinde faction in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) dealing a blow to Uddhav Thackeray.
- Raj Thackeray admits MNS’s poor BMC polls performance, vows fight for Marathi manoos
Raj Thackeray, in a post on X, described the BMC elections as a fight between "Shiv Shakti and money power", while urging party workers not to be discouraged by the setback.
- BJP takes ‘rasmalai’ jibe at Raj Thackeray as saffron camp surges in Maharashtra civic polls
BJP leaders used social media to respond to Thackeray’s “rasmalai” jibe, with Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan posting, "Ordered some rasmalai."
- BMC election exit poll results: Pollsters predict clear majority for BJP-Sena, setback for Thackeray cousins
The exit poll has predicted 138 seats for the Mahayuti in the 227-member civic body and 69 for Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS.
- Maharashtra votes for high-stakes civic polls on January 15; BJP-led Mahayuti locked in keen battle with Thackeray cousins for control of BMC
Except for Mumbai, the other urban bodies have multi-member wards. Vote count will take place on January 16.
- Uddhav Thackeray shrugs off doubts over tie-up with Raj Thackeray for high-stakes BMC polls: 'People know me'
Uddhav Thackeray mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of repeatedly injecting religious polarisation into electoral contests.
- 'Last election for Marathi manoos': Raj Thackeray sharpens attack on North Indians ahead of BMC polls
Terming the BMC elections a decisive moment for Mumbai, MNS chief Raj Thackeray warned that unchecked migration and language imposition could politically marginalise the Marathi community.
- ‘Can back even Trump for Maharashtra’s interest,’ says Raj Thackeray
“The unity is only on Marathi,” he said, cautioning against assumptions that the understanding would automatically lead to alliances at the state or national level.
- 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.
- 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.
- 'Will lose control over Mumbai, BMC last crucial election': MNS chief Raj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray said “if Mumbai slips out of our hands, these people will create havoc,” framing the forthcoming vote as a decisive struggle for influence in the city.
- Salman Khan’s father Salim Khan meets politician Raj Thackeray at his Mumbai home ahead of Diwali
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan, met MNS chief Raj Thackeray at his Mumbai residence ahead of Diwali, sparking buzz across film and political circles over their cordial exchange.
- Vote theft taking place for 10 years, Election Commission should have conducted probe: Raj Thackeray
Pune, Aug 23 MNS president Raj Thackeray on Saturday said he had been talking about `vote theft' since 2016, and the Election Commission should have con..
- 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.
- 'Feel proud of my soldiers…’: Raj Thackeray on MNS workers attacking against those with 'anti-Marathi' views
Thackeray went on to say that he “feels proud” of his “soldiers of Maharashtra slap that person”, adding, this was not out of “personal jealousy” but for the language and the Marathi people.
- 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
- 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.
- '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."
