Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Sarvankar and Raj Thackeray Reunite at Gymkhana Reopening
Sada Sarvankar and Raj Thackeray, former political rivals, were seen together at the reopening of a famous sports club, Shivaji Park Gymkhana.
Cricket star Sachin Tendulkar also attended.
They had a disagreement during the recent elections when both Sarvankar and Thackeray's son, Amit, ran for the same position.
Before the election, Raj Thackeray preferred Sarvankar to not run.
This appearance signals a possible reconciliation and easing of their earlier tensions.
Sada Sarvankar and Raj Thackeray were seen together at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana reopening.
Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated the renovated gymkhana.
Both Sarvankar and Raj Thackeray's son, Amit, contested the 2024 elections.
Mahesh Sawant won the Mahim assembly seat.
Raj Thackeray reportedly preferred Sarvankar not to contest.
- Who
- Sada Sarvankar, Raj Thackeray, Sachin Tendulkar
- What
- Reunion at Shivaji Park Gymkhana reopening
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Shivaji Park, Dadar
- Why
- To mark the gymkhana's reopening and potentially ease political tensions.
Raj Thackeray
Sada Sarvankar
Election Candidacy
Raj Thackeray
Reportedly did not want Sarvankar to contest elections as his son was also running.
Sada Sarvankar
Sarvankar ran for election despite Thackeray's reported preference.
Relationship
Raj Thackeray
Creates an uneasy relationship between the two leaders.
Sada Sarvankar
Continues to have an uneasy relationship
- Politicians Spotted
- Sada Sarvankar, Raj Thackeray
- Event
- Shivaji Park Gymkhana Reopening
- Inauguration
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Previous Contestants
- Sada Sarvankar, Amit Thackeray
- Winning Candidate (2024)
- Mahesh Sawant
Sources
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