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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.

Win for Shinde, win for Uddhav? What SC’s Maharashtra govt judgment means for rival Senas

Manasi Phadke -
Apex court has ruled that Uddhav cannot be reinstated as CM, but it has also raised questions on Shinde govt formation. It’s a practical victory for Shinde & a ‘moral’ one for Uddhav.

‘Triumph of truth’, ‘win for morality’: Uddhav & Shinde both claim victory after SC order on Sena vs Sena row

Purva Chitnis -
SC questioned then governor Koshiyari’s decision to call floor test, but said status quo ante could not be restored as Uddhav resigned and did not face the floor test.

Eknath Shinde govt to continue in Maharashtra, but Guv was wrong to think Uddhav had lost majority: SC

ThePrint Team -
Verdict came on a series of petitions filed by two factions of the Shiv Sena, after the Eknath Shinde group withdrew support to then Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in 2022.

SC verdict on Maharashtra political crisis today. CM Shinde, 15 other MLAs face likely disqualification

Purva Chitnis -
In March 2023, SC had reserved verdict on series of cross-petitions by 2 factions of Shiv Sena. One of them seeks disqualification of the MLAs who rebelled against Uddhav Thackeray.

Sena (UBT) says Sharad Pawar’s criticism of Uddhav his ‘personal opinion’, but leaders defend party chief

Purva Chitnis -
In his updated autobiography 'Lok Maze Sangati', NCP supremo Sharad Pawar claimed that Uddhav lacked political acumen and gave up the Maharashtra CM's chair without putting up a fight. 

‘Isolated but ready to fight’ — in Shinde bastion Thane, Thackeray Sena works to regain lost ground

Purva Chitnis -
Thackeray family has been campaigning strongly on CM's turf. With 'entire system' behind Shinde, Sena (UBT) workers feeling pressure but say they're being patient on Uddhav's orders.

Uddhav Thackeray takes pot-shots at Modi over his degree at MVA rally, says ‘BJP trying to control judiciary’

Purva Chitnis -
Former Maharashtra CM asked why a fine was levied for asking about PM's degree, while NCP's Ajit Pawar alleged recent communal violence was 'engineered' to ensure MVA rally didn't happen.

Uddhav with bookie to Fadnavis on a yacht — why Maharashtra netas are wary of ‘photo warfare’

Manasi Phadke -
Latest in Maharashtra’s photo warfare is a viral shot of Uddhav Thackeray with controversial bookie Anil Jaisinghani. But this isn't first such instance of 'photo politics'. 

Savarkar grandson threatens FIR against Rahul Gandhi for ‘I am Gandhi, not Savarkar’ remark

ThePrint Team -
Ranjit Savarkar questioned why Congress ally Uddhav Thackeray had not left the bloc, even after criticising Rahul’s comment.

‘Sympathy for Rahul will go down if he insults Savarkar’ — Uddhav Shiv Sena hits out at ally

Purva Chitnis -
In an editorial in mouthpiece 'Saamana', Shiv Sena (UBT) says insulting V.D. Savarkar will make it difficult for Congress leaders in Maharashtra to face the public.
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