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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.

MVA clinches seat-sharing deal in Maharashtra, Congress caves on coveted seats

Purva Chitnis -
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Uddhav aide Ravindra Waikar was in BMC crosshairs till last month. Then he joined Shinde’s Sena

Purva Chitnis -
Based on an FIR registered on complaint by BMC employee, ED was probing the Jogeshwari MLA over plan to construct hotel on plot reserved for garden. But last month, BMC did a U-turn.

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Apoorva Mandhani -
Speaker Narwekar declared Shinde-led faction 'real Shiv Sena' by relying on 'legislative majority'. SC wondered Thursday if decision went against its 2023 judgment in the case.

‘If BJP sends Ashok Chavan to Rajya Sabha, it will amount to disrespecting soldiers,’ says Uddhav

PTI -
Chavan resigned from Congress and also as an MLA Monday amid speculation that he will join BJP. Meanwhile, he said he has not yet decided to join the latter party.

Explaining speaker’s verdict in Marathi, presenting documents — how Uddhav is going to ‘people’s court’

Purva Chitnis -
At Janata Nyayalaya following Speaker Rahul Narwekar's ruling on 'real' Shiv Sena, former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray says 'final verdict is delivered by the public'.

Uddhav Thackeray squandered Shiv Sena, his father’s legacy. He’s the real loser in Maharashtra

Seshadri Chari -
With Maharashtra Speaker ruling in the favour of Eknath Shinde camp, it is possible that the majority of MLAs still supporting Uddhav would rush to join the 'real Shiv Sena' now.

‘Gujarat lobby’s injustice to Marathi manoos’: Team Uddhav taps core voter after losing ‘real Sena’ feud

Manasi Phadke -
Marathi voters were always Shiv Sena's key electorate, helping it win successive civic polls. But in last 2 decades, many staked claim to this voter base, including MNS & BJP.

Mama goes from photo-op to photoshop & why having more kids isn’t child’s play

ThePrint Team -
The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘On expected lines’ — Uddhav Thackeray to go to ‘people’s court’ on Speaker’s ruling on ‘real’ Shiv Sena

Purva Chitnis -
Shiv Sena (UBT) terms Rahul Narwekar’s verdict in favour of Eknath Shinde-led faction as ‘political fixed-game’, plans to appeal in SC, & ride on sympathy wave before polls.

Win for Bilkis Bano – thanks for ‘no mercy’

ThePrint Team -
The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.
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