In the weekend, a post discussed on political recurrence in the state gained prominence. Political circles were talking about whether cousins Udhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray had put their differences aside. Raj Thackeray left the party Shiv Sena established by Uncle Balasaheb Therre on differences with his cousin in 2006 and formed the Maharashtra Navneman Sena or MNS. Experts weighed this development, but they agree that after years of bitterness, it will not be easy to come together.
“Many Shiva soldiers have wished heartily for years that Raj and Uddhav Thackeray should come together. But they are not. On one occasion, Balasaheb Thackeray publicly said that he knows that they have differences, but in the end Raj and Uddhav will come together. Ketkar told NDTV.
“They have the perception of each other what they have made, they have to change it. At one point Raj Thackeray was a very good friend of mine. I was in very close contact with Udhav Thackeray, even though I was opposing Shiv Sena ideology at that time. Despite that we knew about a close relationship. Udhav) is not a ideological but a person,” said Katekar, said.
Interview sets the buzz
It started with an interview with filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar in which Raj Thackeray said that Maharashtra was much larger than the differences between him and his cousin.
“For the existence of Maharashtra, these differences have no meaning for the existence of the people of Maharashtra. Therefore, I do not think it is not a very difficult thing to come together and live together. The issue is only intention. It is not just about my intentions and beauty.
“I have no problem working with Udhav, but does the person in front of me want to work with me?” He said.
It became a talkings point.
How Udhav Thackeray responded to the comment
Uddhav Thackeray’s response set further speculation, as anything is to say that reunion can happen very soon.
However, it is much more complex than that.
Uddhav Thackeray said that he is open to this reunion but determines a condition. “We cannot switch to the parties where we are supporting them one day, opposing the next, and then compromising again. Whoever works against the interests of Maharashtra – I will not welcome them, will invite them home, or sit with them. Let it be clear first.” He said in an incident.
The army (UBT) chief was referring to Raj Thackeray’s political loyalty and his shifting stance on BJP, including his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the 2024 general election.
Why cousin participated in 2006
In 2003, Uddhav Thackeray was nominated as the Executive Chairman of Shiv Sena. While Raj Thackeray had lived for a long time and a part of the Shiv Sena was expected to be a political successor of his uncle, some saw the decision that Bal Thackeray put his son in favor of his nephew. It was Raj Thackeray who was chosen to announce at that time. Two years later, Raj Thackeray announced that he was leaving the party.
He said, “Everything I had asked for was. Whatever I found was insult and insult.” He said that some people were whispering Bal Thackeray’s ears and said that his uncle will always be like a God for him. In 2006, Raj Thackeray started the Maharashtra Navneman Army.
Relationship between cousin
In the time of crisis, especially within the family, the cousin has been seen together and it often speculated. Whether it was Uddhav Thackeray’s heart attack in 2012 or the death of Balasaheb Thackeray in the same year, the cousin came together on occasions and many people believe that no matter how deep the mistrust was, there was a place to make.
The images of two cousins have also contributed to the spirit in the major events. In 2019, Raj Thackeray attended Uddhav Thackeray’s oath ceremony with Uddhav Thackeray, when Uddhav Thackeray personally called and invited him. Raj Thackeray was supported by Uddhav Thackeray when he was called by the Enforcement Directorate. Uddhav Thackeray said, “I do not expect any concrete results from interrogation.”
Next generation and 2024 election
While Uddhav Thackeray’s son Aditya is seen as a young politician, who represents the voice and aspirations of the youth, Raj Thackeray’s son Amit did not enter politics well. Amit Thackeray contested against Maharashtra assembly elections from Maham seat, which was won by Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Mahesh Sawant. Runner up was led by Eknath Shinde from Shiv Sena.
During the introduction of Aditya Thackeray in 2029, MNS did not make a candidate in Worli, but in 2024 MNS fielded Sandeep Deshpande in Worli in a three-way competition, in which Milind Devra led Deputy Chairman Shiva led by Deputy Chairman Shiva. Mahim, Sada Sarvankar was not done to take out the efforts of Shinde army to get the candidate to get. Perhaps the results of this election suggest that helping each other gives better results based on others.
Raj Thackeray meeting with Eknath Shinde
Eknath Shinde recently met Raj Thackeray, who made it clear that he would not work under anyone else after leaving the Shiv Sena, cutting the possibility of coming with both. The army of politics has an inherent system of a solid on the hull in the brand of the army. Will Eknath Shinde Raj Thackeray surrender his leading role to make Raj Thackeray the face of the alliance? The inner sources of the party do not believe in this.
Mr. Shinde has made his brand after separating from the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray. Taking a backseat and putting Raj Thackeray on the hull would mean that all this effort will be wasted.
While the election mathematics, both MNS and Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, come together, emotionally and, looking at the “big picture”, reflects a raj-philanthropic reunion, it can mean better.
What does BJP think?
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “If the two come together, we will be happy about it. If people resolve their differences, this is a good thing. What else can I say about it?”
Eknath Shinde, an associate and Deputy Chief Minister of Mr. Fadnavis, split the Shiv Sena, when a reporter was angry when a reporter asked for his response to Thakerez’s patch-up plans. “Talk about the work,” he said.
Both Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have failures in politics and politically the two leaders are considering professionals and oppositions to come together politically and electorally because they make statements about a reunion.
The BJP must be watching this place closely as the consolidation in the opposition camp means that concerns have been added to the BJP, which has focused on the creation of its organization in the state to contest elections independently and win over its strength.
