MNS chief Raj Thackeray with his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on the latter’s 65th birthday in Mumbai on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday (August 4, 2025) exhorted party officials to focus on election preparations without any disputes, saying, “After 20 years if we brothers can come together, why can’t you put aside your differences?”
Addressing party office-bearers in Mumbai during a meeting ahead of the local elections, Mr. Raj gave a message to remain united and underlined the issue of potential reunion with cousin and former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT).
Reunion hopes
The Thackeray cousins have on several occasions had hinted at a reunion and graced several events after two decades of political separation. On July 5, on the issue of Hindi ‘imposition’, the cousins came together. Thereafter Mr. Raj attended the birthday eve of Mr. Uddhav followed by a 20-minute discussion, fuelling speculation on the alliance between the two ahead of the elections.
‘Don’t make videos’
Besides the language debate, Mr. Raj said, “Do not beat anyone without reason, first explain. If he is ready to learn and speak Marathi, then teach him but if he shows arrogance, then take a harsh step so that he doesn’t show such kind of attitude in future as well. Do not make videos or share them.”
Published – August 05, 2025 08:14 am IST
