Raj Thackeray said that the defeat doesn’t mean he would lose heart and give up. Though Raj’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) could win just six seats in the BMC elections, he vowed to keep fighting for his state and Marathis. 

‘Fight isn’t over yet’: Thackeray cousins vow to continue their Marathi identity politics

After nearly two decades of rivalry, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are set to announce a political alliance ahead of the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The split between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS had long divided Marathi-speaking voters in Mumbai, influencing past election outcomes. Analysts say their combined vote share could significantly impact key civic wards, though questions remain about whether the Thackeray name still holds sway over Mumbai voters.


Maharashtra politics: Uddhav, Raj appeal to Maratha mass ahead of Mumbai polls 

CM Devendra Fadnavis said the new alliance is between two parties that have lost their identity. He added that the Thackeray cousins have lost their vote bank by doing politics of appeasement and their coming together will have no impact.

Fadnavis mocks Uddhav-Raj Thackeray reunion, says, ‘As if Russia and Ukraine came together’

The move is being seen as a potential game-changer in Mumbai’s fiercely contested civic battle. The alliance aims to consolidate the Marathi vote in Mumbai and challenge the ruling Mahayuti alliance led by the BJP, Eknath Shinde–led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar–led NCP. 

After two decades, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray join hands for crucial BMC polls

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday attacked Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray over the Hindi-Marathi row, claiming they thrash only the poor for not speaking Maharashtra's native language.

'You beat poor...': BJP MP gives big Mukesh Ambani dare to Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray

The video appears to be a response to an incident earlier this month in Maharashtra's Thane district, where seven workers of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) assaulted a sweet shop owner, Babulal Chaudhary, for not speaking Marathi. 

'This is your nation, do what you'...: A Marathi was found working in Haryana amid anti-north Indian sentiment in Maharashtra. Then, this happened

 Under this government, a GR (government resolution) was issued according to the 2020 National Educational Policy (NEP), which stated three languages in the academic curriculum. With English and Marathi being the primary two languages, the government added Hindi as the third language.

Thackeray re-union: Timeline of events in Raj and Uddhav political career

With Maharashtra's political landscape shifting once again, and the two Thackeray cousins reuniting, it is important to look back at the history and lineage of the Thackeray family. The family's political roots trace back to Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, widely known as Prabodhankar Thackeray.

'From Balasaheb, Raj to Uddhav Thackeray': Understanding the family tree of Maharashtra's biggest political dynasty

After nearly two decades of estrangement, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray on Saturday announced their reunion as they addressed a joint rally in Mumbai to oppose the alleged imposition of the Hindi language over Maharashtra by the state government. 

At reunion, Raj Thackeray's 'hit below eardrums' remark; Uddhav Thackeray says 'we are gundas if...'

India news: Raj Thackeray left the Shiv Sena in November 2005, after which he floated his own political party, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), in March 2006.

Raj Thackeray and Uddhav meet at wedding, fuel speculation of reconciliation

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accused the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of conspiring to arrest his current deputy, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis.

Eknath Shinde reveals MVA government's arrest plot against Fadnavis to undermine BJP

Workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threw coconuts and cow dung at the convoy of former Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray in the Indian state of Maharashtra's Thane, on Saturday (August 10), according to a report by news agency ANI.

India: MNS workers hurl coconuts, cow dung at Uddhav Thackeray's convoy; 20 arrested

The Maharashtra's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has announced unconditional support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Part ahead of the impending Parliamentary polls while addressing his supporters Thackeray also made it clear that his party will not be contesting the elections this year. Watch in for more details!

Lok Sabha Elections: MNS chief Raj Thackeray declares unconditional support for PM Modi, BJP

Political circles in Maharashtra are buzzing with speculation surrounding a reported proposal from the top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to Raj Thackeray, urging him to merge his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) with Shiv Sena and assume its presidency.

BJP is urging Raj Thackeray to merge MNS with Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde: Report

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena head Raj Thackeray on Friday (Feb 9) released a statement demanding Bharat Ratna for Bal Thackeray, founder of Shiv Sena, who passed away in the year 2012.

India: Raj Thackeray demands Bharat Ratna for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray

Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) party has posted a sarcastic tweet after Uddhav Thackeray, on Wednesday (June 29), resigned as the chief minister of India's western state of Maharashtra, the richest state in the country.

'...journey towards one's decline': Raj Thackeray posts sarcastic tweet after Uddhav's resignation

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray met Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Wednesday and called for the return of ballot boxes.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray meets TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee calls for return of ballot boxes

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray on Wednesday met West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee and discussed use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections.

Mamata Banerjee is committed towards saving democracy: Raj Thackeray on use of EVMs in elections

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray on Wednesday meet West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee in a bid to discuss electoral reforms and the current political situation in the country.

Raj Thackeray to meet Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, discuss electoral reforms

Joining ranks with the recent protests over the pan-India three language formula proposed in the draft National Education Policy 2019, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Sunday spoke against enforcement of Hindi asserting that it is not their mother tongue.

Hindi not our mother tongue, don't enforce it on us: Raj Thackeray's MNS party on centre's draft education plan

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked for details of expenses of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's rallies, Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dilip Shinde said on Thursday.

Election Commission seeks details of expenses of Raj Thackeray's rallies

The NCP is considering taking the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) onboard for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, sources in the Sharad Pawar-led party have said.

If not for Lok Sabha, NCP may have tie-up with MNS for state polls

Poll authorities have given permission to Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) to hold a rally in Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency next week. Authorities had reportedly denied permission to the rally earlier.

Poll officials grant permission to Raj Thackeray-led MNS' Mumbai South rally

MNS chief Raj Thackeray Wednesday continued his diatribe against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah, and appealed to people to ensure that they did not remain in power after the Lok Sabha election.

Raj Thackeray continues to slam Modi and Shah, asks voters to remove them

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