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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.

‘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

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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.

Hydraulic lotus for Modi, ‘Shiv Shahi’-themed venue for Uddhav — Nitin Desai was art director to netas

Manasi Phadke -
Four-time Filmfare awards winner Nitin Desai, who died by suicide at ND Studio Wednesday, was also given several projects by state govts, irrespective of which party was in power.

In backdrop of NCP split, Uddhav dismisses talk of patching up with cousin Raj — ‘no such discussion’

Manasi Phadke -
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray says there have been no talks with MNS's Raj Thackeray. Also praises Rahul Gandhi as 'understanding' in interview to party mouthpiece 'Saamana'.

‘Will talk about UCC but…’: Uddhav tells Modi govt to ban cow slaughter, restore peace in Manipur

Purva Chitnis -
In interview to Sena mouthpiece Saamana, Uddhav says UCC not just about marriage but about seeing everyone as equal before law, and Bal Thackeray had taken a clear stand on it.

Ashok Chavan to Uddhav Thackeray—Ajit Pawar as deputy has been unlucky for all his bosses

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Congress is now tweeting about the former PM PV Narasimha Rao. But BJP’s ‘Operation Rao’ is halted for the time being.

Are you going to Uddhav’s protest or Shinde’s? Rival Senas, BJP to hit streets over BMC issues

Purva Chitnis -
Both protests scheduled for Saturday evening. Both sides plan to target each other for alleged corruption in the functioning of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Focus on infra, probing BMC ‘graft’ — Shinde sets sights on Mumbai in bid to weaken Thackerays

Purva Chitnis -
Ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, likely to be held this year, CM Shinde is making all-out effort to shore up popularity in Mumbai, where Thackerays remain dominant force.

Mumbai Police issue notice to Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP over ‘Traitors’ Day’ protest

ANI -
The two parties were warned not to hamper law and order after they appealed to protest on 20 June for 'International Traitors Day'.

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