MNS chief Raj Thackeray cites bonhomie with Uddhav, urges MNS cadre to unite
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.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Deccan Herald
14 minutes ago
- Deccan Herald
Sena (UBT), MNS will 'surely' contest Maharashtra local bodies polls together: Raut
After months of speculation, estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunited in July to protest against the Maharashtra government's three-language policy for students of Classes 1-5 and "imposition" of Hindi language
Economic Times
42 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS to 'surely' contest Maharashtra local bodies polls together
Synopsis Sanjay Raut stated that Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS will likely contest local body polls together, hinting at a reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray after their July protest. Raut expressed confidence that an alliance between the cousins' parties would secure a majority in key municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik. Discussions between the two leaders are expected soon. PTI From left, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and NCP (SP) Working President Supriya Sule during a joint rally at Worli area, in Mumbai, Maharashtra (File Photo) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said the Uddhav Thackeray-led party and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will "surely" contest the local bodies polls together. After months of speculation, estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunited in July to protest against the Maharashtra government's three-language policy for students of Classes 1-5 and "imposition" of Hindi language, and even held a joint "victory" programme after the decisions were rolled back. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Rajya Sabha MP Raut responded in the affirmative when asked about the possibility of the Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray-led MNS coming together to fight the upcoming local bodies elections in the state."Surely", he said."Both Thackerays will come together and discuss this," he said. The elections to the high-profile civic body in Mumbai, which the Sena considers its home ground, and other municipal corporations are due in the coming said since the rapprochement between the cousins, workers of the Sena (UBT) and MNS are confident that the alliance will garner a majority in the civic bodies of Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Thane and Thackeray walked away from the undivided Shiv Sena in 2005 over apparent differences with his cousin and formed the MNS, projecting it as the true champion of the cause of the sons-of-the-soil. The parties, led by the cousins, have since contested elections against each other.
Time of India
44 minutes ago
- Time of India
Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS to 'surely' contest Maharashtra local bodies polls together
Sanjay Raut stated that Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS will likely contest local body polls together, hinting at a reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray after their July protest. Raut expressed confidence that an alliance between the cousins' parties would secure a majority in key municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik. Discussions between the two leaders are expected soon. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said the Uddhav Thackeray-led party and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS ) will "surely" contest the local bodies polls months of speculation, estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunited in July to protest against the Maharashtra government 's three-language policy for students of Classes 1-5 and "imposition" of Hindi language , and even held a joint "victory" programme after the decisions were rolled to reporters in New Delhi, Rajya Sabha MP Raut responded in the affirmative when asked about the possibility of the Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray-led MNS coming together to fight the upcoming local bodies elections in the state."Surely", he said."Both Thackerays will come together and discuss this," he elections to the high-profile civic body in Mumbai, which the Sena considers its home ground, and other municipal corporations are due in the coming said since the rapprochement between the cousins, workers of the Sena (UBT) and MNS are confident that the alliance will garner a majority in the civic bodies of Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Thane and Thackeray walked away from the undivided Shiv Sena in 2005 over apparent differences with his cousin and formed the MNS, projecting it as the true champion of the cause of the parties, led by the cousins, have since contested elections against each other.
