Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Congress Uneasy with Thackeray Cousins' Growing Proximity
The Congress party is worried because Uddhav Thackeray is getting closer to his cousin Raj, whose party has been tough on people who don't speak Marathi.
The Congress doesn't want to team up with Raj.
If Uddhav works with Raj, he might have to leave the current group, the MVA, which is a problem because another party in the MVA is struggling.
Everyone is wondering what will happen with the political alliances in the future.
Uddhav Thackeray's growing proximity with cousin Raj is causing concern for the Congress.
Uddhav Thackeray stated he and Raj can decide on alliances without outside involvement.
Congress opposes an alliance with Raj Thackeray's MNS due to their stance against non-Marathis.
An alliance between Thackeray cousins could lead to Uddhav exiting the MVA.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray shared a public stage in July after 20 years.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Congress
- What
- Growing proximity between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray causing political tensions in Maharashtra.
- When
- Recent months, July
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- Unease in the Congress due to the potential alliance between Uddhav and Raj.
Congress
Shiv Sena (UBT) / MNS
Impact of MNS Alliance
Congress
Alliance with MNS would alienate non-Marathi voters.
Shiv Sena (UBT) / MNS
No direct opposing view in the article.
- Political Figure
- Uddhav Thackeray
- Political Figure
- Raj Thackeray
- Political Party (Uddhav)
- Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Political Party (Raj)
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Political Alliance
- Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)
- Key Concern
- Congress opposition to MNS alliance
Sources
‘Capable of making our own decisions. No need for third person’: Uddhav Thackeray on alliance with Raj
'INDI Alliance Will Welcome MNS Chief Raj Thackeray If He Comes On Board,' Says NCP-SP Leader Prashant Jagtap
Moved to the back benches’: Uddhav Thackeray ‘insulted’ by Rahul Gandhi and Congress in Delhi, say BJP and Shinde Sena