Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to Share Stage After 20 Years on July 5
It’s been two decades since estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray shared a stage. However, on July 5, they will put aside their differences and come together to celebrate a significant victory for the Marathi language and culture. The Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) have issued a joint invite for the “Marathi Vijay Diwas” event, which marks the state government’s rollback of the three-language policy decision.
The reunion of the Thackeray cousins is drawing attention ahead of the upcoming civic polls in Maharashtra. The joint rally will be a significant event, bringing together two prominent political leaders who have been at odds with each other for a long time.
Uddhav Thackeray, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), and Raj Thackeray, the founder of the MNS, have been estranged since 2004. The rift between the two cousins was caused by a bitter power struggle within the Shiv Sena, resulting in Raj Thackeray leaving the party and forming his own outfit, the MNS.
Over the years, the two leaders have been engaged in a political battle, with each trying to outdo the other in the Maharashtra electoral landscape. However, on July 5, they will set aside their differences and come together to celebrate the victory of the Marathi language and culture.
The “Marathi Vijay Diwas” event is being organized to commemorate the state government’s decision to scrap the three-language policy, which was a major demand of the Marathi-speaking population. The policy, which was implemented in 2019, had sparked widespread opposition from Marathi-speaking communities, who felt that it would lead to the decline of the Marathi language and culture.
The joint rally will be a significant event, not only for the Thackeray cousins but also for the people of Maharashtra. It will be a rare occasion when two prominent political leaders will come together to celebrate a common cause, setting aside their differences and rivalries.
The event is also seen as a strategic move by both the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the MNS to gain political mileage ahead of the upcoming civic polls in Maharashtra. The two parties have been trying to consolidate their position in the state, and the joint rally will help them to reach out to a wider audience and gain support.
The “Marathi Vijay Diwas” event will be held on July 5 at the Mahalakshmi Temple grounds in Mumbai. The event will feature a series of cultural programs, including music, dance, and drama performances, which will celebrate the Marathi language and culture.
In a statement, the Shiv Sena (UBT) said that the joint rally was a significant event, which would bring together two prominent leaders who have been working towards the same goal – to protect and promote the Marathi language and culture.
“This event will be a celebration of the Marathi language and culture, and we are happy to have Raj Thackeray join us,” said a senior leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT).
Raj Thackeray’s MNS also issued a statement, saying that the joint rally was a significant event, which would bring together two leaders who have been fighting for the same cause.
“We are happy to join hands with the Shiv Sena (UBT) to celebrate the victory of the Marathi language and culture,” said a senior leader of the MNS.
The reunion of the Thackeray cousins is a significant development in Maharashtra politics, and it remains to be seen how this event will impact the political landscape of the state ahead of the upcoming civic polls.
