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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.

Eye on BMC polls, Sena’s Shinde faction builds cadre strength in Thackeray bastion Mumbai

Manasi Phadke -
After split in Shiv Sena, party’s cadre continue to be committed to Thackerays. In expansion bid, Shinde faction has laid down organisational structure in Mumbai, opened shakhas.

Heart of Thackeray politics, Dussehra rallies — why Shivaji Park is site of Sena tug-of-war

Purva Chitnis -
Uddhav-led Sena faction fears that the Shinde-led govt may try to use its power to deny them permission to use the ground for its iconic Dussehra rally. All eyes are now on BMC.

‘To save regional identity’, Uddhav’s Sena strikes poll tie-up with Maratha outfit Sambhaji Brigade

Purva Chitnis -
Sambhaji Brigade was among the outfits that led the Maratha quota agitation that started in 2016. Marathas account for 32 per cent of Maharashtra's population.

In face of ‘pachaas khoka’ taunts, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s MLAs turn on Thackerays

Purva Chitnis -
The rebels had so far refrained from maligning the founding family of the Shiv Sena, but changed gear after being accused of taking Rs 50 crore each to defect to the BJP.

In ‘who is the real Shiv Sena’ battle, Supreme Court orders EC to hold tight

ThePrint Team -
The apex court orally said it would refer the matter to a Constitution bench by 8 August.

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‘Sena is our family’: Key to Uddhav fightback, Mumbai shakha workers are ‘attached’ to Thackerays

Purva Chitnis -
Thackerays are banking on hold over city and local party branches to win BMC elections. Workers emphasise emotional connection to family & say ground-level strength has been 'reignited'.

Why Balasaheb bahu Smita Thackeray meeting Sena rebel Eknath Shinde is good optics for both

Manasi Phadke -
Smita Thackeray, the ex-wife of Sena founder Bal Thackeray's son Jaidev, met Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Tuesday. She described the meeting as a 'courtesy call'.

Uddhav needs to do better than playing ‘victim card’ to survive this existential crisis

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ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Was ready to leave MVA & join hands with BJP in last attempt to convince rebels, says Uddhav

Purva Chitnis -
In second part of Saamana interview, Sena chief says he would have teamed up with BJP after getting clarity on 3 points, including ‘misuse’ of central agencies against Shivsainiks.
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