Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Fadnavis Claims Credit for Thackeray Reunion
Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said he was the one who brought together Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, who are cousins and had not been on good terms for a long time.
They got together because they think it will help them in the elections.
Fadnavis also said that his party, the BJP, and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena will work together in the next big elections in 2029.
There have been some fights between them, but Fadnavis says everything is fine now.
He also told the media not to spread false stories about fights within their group.
Devendra Fadnavis claimed credit for reuniting Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, saying he did what no one else could.
The Thackeray cousins reunited ahead of civic polls, aiming to strengthen their political position in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Fadnavis dismissed the significance of the Thackeray reunion, stating it was a political compulsion and unlikely to impact elections.
Fadnavis reaffirmed that the Mahayuti alliance, including the BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena, will contest the 2029 elections together.
Fadnavis addressed internal disputes, denying poaching allegations and criticizing media for fueling rift narratives.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Eknath Shinde, Amit Shah
- What
- Reunion of Thackeray cousins and Fadnavis's claim of credit, Mahayuti alliance reaffirmation
- When
- Recent events, ahead of 2029 elections
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Political strategy and opposition to Hindi language policy in schools
- Key Figures
- Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Eknath Shinde, Amit Shah
- Political Parties
- BJP, Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Event
- Thackeray cousins reunion
- Context
- Opposition to Hindi as third language in schools
- Election Focus
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- Alliance
- Mahayuti alliance for 2029 elections
- Media Criticism
- Fadnavis criticizes media for fueling rift narratives
