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TopicUddhav Thackeray

Topic: Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray is an Indian politician and the son of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. He served as the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, forming a coalition — the Maha Vikas Aghadi — with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Uddhav Thackeray entered politics in 2002 when he joined the Shiv Sena’s campaign as the in-charge of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and he was elected party head in 2013 following Balasaheb Thackeray’s death in 2012.

In 2022, three years after the Maha Vikas Aghadi government to power, the Shiv Sena the split, with senior leader Eknath Shinde rebelling along with several lawmakers. They joined hands with the BJP to form the government in Maharashtra. Today, Uddhav Thackeray’s party is know as the Shiv Sena (UBT). The rebels criticised Uddhav Thackeray partnering with centre-left parties such as the Congress and the NCP, which showed a softer approach to politics, a change from the party’s hardcore pro-Hindu image.

Besides politics, Uddhav Thackeray is a photographer, with two books to his credit and his work displayed in Mumbai’s top art galleries.

BJP vs BJP Maharashtra-Karnataka border row has its roots in Sena vs Sena feud. Here’s how

Manasi Phadke -
Lately, Eknath Shinde has made several decisions re-igniting the row. But leaders from both Sena factions assert this is his bid to stake claim to Bal Thackeray’s legacy.

Why Uddhav is eyeing alliance with Ambedkar’s grandson & invoking his own grandfather’s legacy

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With BMC election coming up & despite Shiv Sena's turbulent history with Dalit rights groups, Uddhav Thackeray's party is in talks with Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi.

Chacha Uddhav’s ‘Discovery by BJP’ & Kangana’s new thriller, ‘Operation Lotus’

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After restoring pension scrapped by Uddhav, Shinde govt to pay arrears to Emergency prisoners

Manasi Phadke -
The scheme, scrapped by the MVA in 2020 citing fiscal burden during pandemic, was revived in July. It’s one of the many decisions brought back by the Shinde-led government.

‘Maharashtrian culture’ or whiff of defeat? Why BJP pulled out of Andheri bypoll

Purva Chitnis -
Opposition leaders & analysts argue BJP withdrew from bypoll to avert a defeat in first test of strength since Shiv Sena split, which could have hurt it in upcoming BMC polls.

‘Don’t run against Rutuja Latke’ — MNS’ Raj Thackeray asks BJP to drop out of high-stakes bypoll

Manasi Phadke -
The MNS Chief has requested BJP to support Rutuja, wife of sitting MLA who died in May, out of respect for 'departed soul'. Latke is Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena faction's candidate.

Samata Party moves Delhi HC against mashaal symbol for Uddhav Sena, claims it as own

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The Eknath Shinde faction, which was allocated the ‘two sword and a shield’ symbol by the Election Commission, has meanwhile drawn the ire of a Sikh group for its resemblance to the Khalsa symbol.

Smarting over Shinde rebellion, Uddhav makes peace with Sena’s first rebel, Chhagan Bhujbal

Manasi Phadke -
Uddhav felicitates Bhujbal at NCP event, says his departure in 1991 hurt Shiv Sena because it was akin to losing a family member. He lauds Bhujbal for reaching out to Bal Thackeray.

Ahead of crucial by-poll in Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray nominee trapped in civic body red tape

Manasi Phadke -
2 days before nominations close, Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Rutuja Latke is yet to be released by employer BMC, which is currently under a state-appointed administrator.

How to protect Vande Bharat from evil eye & how Sena tussle expanded Maharashtra’s biodiversity

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