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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Only one Shiv Sena: Uddhav Thackeray after cousin Raj's Matoshree visit on birthday
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday thanked everyone who sent him birthday wishes. He said there is only one Shiv Sena and not two. He also thanked Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray for visiting him at his residence, Matoshri, and giving him birthday wishes."Thank you all for the wishes. I truly appreciate them. Raj visited and wished me on my birthday, it means a lot to me. His visit has more than doubled my happiness. There is only one Shiv Sena. There are not two Shiv Senas. Raj Thackeray visited and paid tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray. After a very long time, Raj came here and wished me on my birthday. It really means a lot to me", Uddhav Thackeray told reporters. advertisementEarlier in the day, Raj Thackeray met Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree and gave him birthday greetings. Shiv Sena (UBT) shared the meeting visuals on social media platform X and said, "Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Rajsaheb Thackeray extended birthday greetings to party chief Uddhavsaheb Thackeray." While Raj had last formally visited Matoshree in 2012 during the final days of Balasaheb Thackeray, he had made a brief visit in January 2019 to invite Uddhav and his family to his son Amit Thackeray's visit comes after both Thackeray leaders appeared together at a joint rally on July 5. At the 'Awaz Marathicha' rally in Mumbai's Worli Dome, they opposed the Maharashtra government's earlier move to introduce Hindi as a third language. During the rally, the two shared a hug after the state government withdrew two related MP Rahul Gandhi also posted birthday wishes on X. He said Uddhav Thackeray is an important partner of the INDIA alliance and wished him good health and strength to fight for the rights of Maharashtra's people."Heartfelt birthday wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji. May you stay healthy, live long, and together we will fight for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra,' the Leader of Opposition wrote on X. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and INDIA bloc ally MK Stalin also sent birthday greetings. Stalin praised Uddhav Thackeray's stand against the Hindi imposition in Maharashtra and wished him continued strength to protect federalism and linguistic Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also took to X and wrote, "Shiv Sena chief, my friend Uddhav Thackeray, who stands firm like a lighthouse in every storm, heartfelt birthday wishes to you! Jai Maharashtra!"- Ends IN THIS STORY#Maharashtra
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
No one can separate Mumbai from the Thackeray brand: Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey hails Uddhav-Raj meetup
Following Raj Thackeray's visit to Uddhav Thackeray on his 65th birthday, Shiv Sena UBT leader Anand Dubey emphasized the enduring connection between Mumbai and the Thackeray name, while subtly criticizing Eknath Shinde's faction. The meeting occurred after the Thackeray brothers' joint rally against the imposition of Hindi, where they celebrated a victory. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Mumbai: Shiv Sena UBT leader Anand Dubey on Sunday expressed happiness after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray met Uddhav Thackeray at his residence on his 65th Dubey said that no one can "separate" Mumbai from the "Thackeray" brand. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader also took an indirect dig at Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde , referring to the 2022 Shiv Sena split."They can steal anything, but they cannot steal people. The people are continuously coming here. Everyone is saying that we are with Thackeray Sahab. No one can separate Mumbai from the Thackeray Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray are brothers, so they will definitely meet with each other...", he earlier on Sunday, Raj Thackeray met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence, Matoshree, on Sunday and extended birthday the visuals, Shiv Sena (UBT) wrote on X, "Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Rajsaheb Thackeray extended birthday greetings to party chief Uddhavsaheb Thackeray."This meeting follows the Thackeray brothers' joint rally on July 5, in which they declared their victory against the alleged imposition of Hindi by the Maharashtra shared a hug at the Worli Dome in Mumbai at their 'Awaz Marathicha' joint rally after the Maharashtra government scrapped two Government Resolutions (GRs) to introduce Hindi as the third as Uddhav Thackeray turned 65 today, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi extended wishes and wrote on X, "Heartfelt birthday wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji. May you stay healthy, live long, and together we will fight for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra."
United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Raj Thackeray visits Uddhav on birthday, sparks political speculation
Mumbai, July 27 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray visited Shiv Sena (UBT) president and his cousin Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence 'Matushree' today to greet him on his 65th birthday, igniting fresh speculation across the state's political circles. The meeting is seen as the leaders' first direct engagement in a significant period. Raj Thackeray arrived at Matushree accompanied by senior MNS leaders Bala Nandgaonkar and Nitin Sardesai. He was welcomed by prominent Shiv Sena (UBT) figures Sanjay Raut and Ambadas Danve. Uddhav Thackeray personally came to the door to embrace Raj, an act widely interpreted as signaling a potential new chapter in both their personal rapport and political dynamics. This visit gains added significance following the two leaders' recent joint appearance on a platform addressing issues concerning the Marathi language and community. The meeting occurred as Shiv Sena (UBT) workers statewide enthusiastically celebrated Uddhav Thackeray's birthday, with Raj Thackeray's surprise presence lending an extraordinary dimension to the festivities. Alongside Raj Thackeray, leaders from various political parties extended birthday wishes to Uddhav Thackeray, including Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut and BJP Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. UNI AAA SSP
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'We will do it together': Rahul Gandhi greets Uddhav Thackeray on INDIA bloc ally's birthday; vows to 'protect' Maharashtra's rights
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray, who turned 65. In a post on X, He wished the Maharashtra ex-chief minister a "long and healthy life" and reaffirmed their commitment to work together for the "interests and rights" of the people of the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Both leaders are key allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) — an alliance of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) in Maharashtra. At the national level, these parties are also members of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties. "Warm wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji on his birthday," the Lok Sabha leader of opposition said in a post in Hindi on X. Rahul Gandhi X post "May you stay healthy, live long, and we will fight together for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra," he added. Gandhi's message comes at a time when as Thackeray to the latter's estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, who leads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. The Congress MP has also that the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition's big win in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections was due to 'electoral fraud' — a claim firmly denied by the Election Commission.
The Print
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Lets fight for people of Maharashtra: Rahul wishes Uddhav on birthday
'Warm wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji on his birthday,' Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X. New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday greeted Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on his birthday and hoped for a consolidated fight with him for the people of Maharashtra. 'May you stay healthy, live long, and we will fight together for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra,' the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. PTI ASK VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
