Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Uddhav Thackeray's Multi-Pronged Offensive Against BJP
Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), is fighting back against the BJP-led Central Government in several ways.
He visited Delhi to support student protests demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over an exam paper leak.
He also went to the Supreme Court to challenge the merger of six of his party's MPs with a rival faction led by Eknath Shinde.
Additionally, he spoke at a temple in Nagpur, criticizing the BJP's handling of donations for the Ayodhya Ram Temple.
His son, Aaditya Thackeray, is organizing a peaceful march in Mumbai to support the students and protest against the government's actions.
Thackeray is using legal battles, protests, and ideological positioning to counter recent political setbacks.
Uddhav Thackeray visited Jantar Mantar to support student protests against the NEET-UG exam paper leak.
The Supreme Court declined an interim stay on the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Shinde faction but agreed to hear the case in two weeks.
Thackeray invoked Lord Ram to challenge the BJP's monopoly on Hindutva and criticized the government's handling of Ayodhya Ram Temple donations.
Aaditya Thackeray announced a Tiranga March in Mumbai on July 24, 2026, to support students and protest against the government.
Thackeray's faction is functioning with only three MPs in the Lok Sabha, while the Shinde faction has 13 MPs and retains control over party resources.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, BJP-led Central Government, Student Protesters
- What
- Political offensive including legal battles, protests, and ideological positioning
- When
- July 22, 2026, with events scheduled for July 24, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur
- Why
- To counter political setbacks and challenge the BJP-led Central Government
Uddhav Thackeray's Faction
BJP-Led Central Government
Supreme Court Merger Case
Uddhav Thackeray's Faction
Challenging the merger of six MPs with the Shinde faction, arguing it violates party rules.
BJP-Led Central Government
Defending the merger, asserting the MPs' right to join the Shinde faction.
Student Protests
Uddhav Thackeray's Faction
Supporting student protests and criticizing the government's handling of the NEET-UG exam paper leak.
BJP-Led Central Government
Maintaining law and order, defending the government's actions against protests.
Ayodhya Ram Temple Donations
Uddhav Thackeray's Faction
Accusing the BJP of misappropriating donations and calling for a 'BJP-Free' Ram movement.
BJP-Led Central Government
Defending the government's handling of the temple donations and the ongoing investigation.
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Location
- Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur
- Key Figures
- Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Om Birla, Dharmendra Pradhan, Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke
- Supreme Court Decision
- Declined interim stay on merger, scheduled hearing in two weeks
- Student Protests
- Demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Tiranga March
- Scheduled for July 24, 2026, at Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Legal Aid Cell
- [email protected]