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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.

Shinde, Uddhav factions have new names. But what’s the origin story of ‘Shiv Sena’ & its symbol?

Manasi Phadke -
The Shiv Sena’s name and symbol have been the centre of a rancorous tug-of-war between two factions of the party. The reason for the fight is the legacy they represent.

How ‘ek’ arrow broke Uddhav’s bow & moove over zebras, it’s time for buffalo crossings

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No ‘bow and arrow’, Shiv Sena armed with ‘Brand Thackeray and sympathy’ for 3 November by-poll

Manasi Phadke -
Uddhav loyalists feel they can win the Andheri East assembly by-poll even without the party symbol; to pick an alternative Sunday.

In Shiv Sena’s battle of Dussehra rallies, Shinde pulls weight of extended Thackeray parivar

Manasi Phadke -
Shinde faction held its rally at Bandra Kurla Complex grounds around the same time as Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray’s traditional event at Dadar’s landmark Shivaji Park.

‘Maharastra will see Sena CM once again,’ says Uddhav Thackeray at Dussehra rally

Purva Chitnis -
The Dussehra rally this year was significant for Uddhav who is battling to keep the party intact & to show that although lawmakers have switched sides — 'the ground cadre is with him'.

Legacy vs Loyalty — Uddhav & Shinde to battle for ‘real’ Shiv Sena at separate Dussehra rallies

Purva Chitnis -
With the BMC polls approaching and the tussle between the two factions led by Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde intensifying, a show of strength is expected from both sides.

Uddhav Thackeray or Eknath Shinde—SC allows EC to decide which faction is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena

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Election Commission will now also look at the issue of allotment of Shiv Sena's traditional bow and arrow symbol of the party.

‘Invaders and protectors’ — what Uddhav’s speech says about his political priorities

Manasi Phadke -
From attacking Eknath Shinde to Amit Shah, the Shiv Sena chief sought to portray how they betrayed the Marathi ‘manoos’. Other themes include how Mumbai is important to Thackerays.

BMC stops warring Shiv Sena factions from holding iconic Dusshera rally at Shivaji Park

Purva Chitnis -
Both groups applied to hold the rally this year, trying to lay claim on the party’s annual show of strength since its inception in 1966; but the civic body fears law and order disruption.

‘Fight like it’s your 1st’ — Uddhav tells Sena cadre ahead of BMC polls, attacks Shinde, Fadnavis

Purva Chitnis -
Addressing party office bearers at Mumbai's NESCO ground Wednesday, the former Maharashtra CM also compared its work to that of the Aam Aadmi Party's, but said the Sena doesn't advertise.
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