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

India News Trending: The Indian home minister further pointed out that the result also showed that Eknath Shinde's party was the real Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's party was the real NCP.

People of Maharashtra ended politics of 'betrayal and back stabbing' in polls: Amit Shah

Eknath Shinde slams Uddhav Thackeray after Mahayuti’s win in Maharashtra: 'Answered criticism with work'

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

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

'Aurangzeb Fan Club' Vs Ahmad Shah Abdali showdown between Thackeray, Shah takes over Maharashtra politics

Uddhav leader of ‘Aurangzeb fan club’, Sharad Pawar ’ringleader’ of corruption: Amit Shah tears into MVA