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Hindi ‘Imposition’ Row Explained: What Led to Thackeray Cousins Reuniting After 20 Years?
- Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray reunited on July 7, 2025, at a joint rally in Mumbai called 'Awaj Marathicha' to oppose Hindi imposition in schools.
- This reunion took place after the Maharashtra government withdrew two government resolutions that had required the inclusion of Hindi as an additional language in primary education at state-run schools.
- At the packed rally, the cousins attacked the BJP-led government and highlighted threats to Marathi identity and the potential separation of Mumbai from Maharashtra.
- Raj praised Devendra Fadnavis for achieving what Bal Thackeray and many others were unable to do—uniting them—while Uddhav emphasized their renewed collaboration by stating that their alliance is here to last.
- This political unity suggests a strategic alliance by Shiv Sena and MNS leaders aiming to assert control over Mumbai's civic body and strengthen Marathi unity ahead of upcoming elections.
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Uddhav Thackeray's 'Saamana' attacks CM Fadnavis
Mumbai: Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday criticised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ terming party chief Uddhav Thackeray’s speech ‘Rudali (professional mourner)’ in the joint ‘victory rally’ held with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena founder Raj Thackeray. The rally was held on Saturday here to celebrate what they claim was a victory after the CM revoked two Government Resolutions that had introduced Hindi as a third language in primary schools in the state…
‘Fadnavis did what Bal Thackeray couldn’t’: In show of unity, Raj, Uddhav slam BJP, invoke Marathi pride
On a stage together for the first time in 20 years, estranged Thackeray cousins hint at their alliance, accuse Mahayuti government of “bowing down” to the Centre and forcing “Hindi imposition”
Hindi ‘imposition’ row explained: What led to Thackeray cousins reuniting after 20 years?
Cousins Raj and Uddhav Thackeray shared a stage after nearly two decades on Friday, at a ‘victory rally’ organised by Shiv Sena UBT and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. The MNS chief said that the state government's withdrawal of the three-language policy was due to the “unity” displayed by the Marathi people.(Hindustan Times) The cousins shared a hug on stage, putting up a united front at the ‘Awaj Marathicha’ (voice of Marathi) rally. Thousands of …
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