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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.

Uddhav accuses EC of ‘double standards’ over its code of conduct rules for BJP: ‘Giving them a free hit’

PTI -
In letter to the poll body, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader asks if EC has 'relaxed' its code of conduct. This comes after Amit Shah promised a trip to Ayodhya to MP's people if BJP retains power.

CM Eknath Shinde calls all-party meeting amid Maratha quota row, Uddhav Thackeray ‘not invited’

PTI -
Maharashtra govt has ordered fresh Kunbi caste certificates to be issued to eligible Maratha community members, paving way for them to avail reservation benefits under OBC category.

SC orders Speaker to decide Sena disqualifications by 31 Dec. ‘Maintain sanctity of anti-defection law’

Bhadra Sinha -
Solicitor General asked CJI-led bench to mention in its order that timeframe was in line with 'peculiar facts of the case' or it would set a precedent, a request the bench denied.

Uddhav draws ‘dynasties’ parallel between Thackerays & Chandrachuds — ‘CJI got here on merit’

Purva Chitnis -
CJI had headed bench that heard Sena vs Sena tussle, and had also pulled up Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narvekar for delay in hearing disqualification petitions of the rival factions.

As Jarange-Patil’s ‘deadline’ ends, Shinde & Uddhav talk Maratha quota at Dussehra rallies

Purva Chitnis -
Leaders also launch ferocious verbal assaults, with Shinde saying he wouldn't be surprised if Sena (UBT) 'hugged Hamas', while Thackeray makes Hitler reference while attacking PM Modi.

As Thackerays come full circle with socialist ‘friends’, a look at political compulsions then & now

Manasi Phadke -
Ahead of 2024, Uddhav Thackeray’s Sena joins hands with 21 socialist parties. This comes over half a century after undivided Sena teamed up with Praja Socialist Party for 1968 BMC polls.

With hearing of Maharashtra MLAs’ disqualification pleas today, a look at Sena vs Sena saga so far

Purva Chitnis -
Disqualification petitions are pending against 34 MLAs — 20 from CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv & all 14 from Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). Any delay in proceedings will benefit Shinde.

Sena disqualification pleas: Fix time for hearings, this can’t drag on, SC tells Maharashtra Speaker

Bhadra Sinha -
Court observed that Speaker is a 'tribunal' under Tenth Schedule of Constitution, which deals with procedure on disqualification of lawmakers, and therefore amenable to judicial review.

‘Creating fear,’ BJP slams Uddhav Thackeray’s ‘Godhra-like’ remark on Ram Temple opening

ThePrint Team -
Senior leaders pointed out that his father and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray was a temple enthusiast and had ‘blessed’ the movement.

From digging up a cricket pitch to jibes at BJP — Thackerays’ anti-Pakistan rhetoric then & now

Manasi Phadke -
Unlike in 1991, when undivided Shiv Sena dug up a pitch in Mumbai in protest against an India-Pak match, analysts say the issue is now more about attacking BJP than opposing such a match.
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