Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Thackeray Cousins Unite Against BJP
Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray held a joint rally in Mumbai to criticize the BJP.
They accused the BJP of having fake Hindutva and playing divisive politics.
The cousins warned that the BJP is threatening Mumbai's identity and autonomy, planning to connect the city to Gujarat.
They urged the Marathi people to unite and vote in the upcoming BMC elections to protect Mumbai and Maharashtra.
Aditya Thackeray, in a podcast, defended his party's 25-year legacy in Mumbai and accused the BJP of dictatorship and corruption.
He emphasized that the BMC elections are about civic issues like water and gutters, not about Hindutva or infiltration.
The rally and podcast were seen as crucial steps to save Mumbai from the BJP's alleged plans.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray held a joint rally attacking BJP's Hindutva and policies.
They accused BJP of playing divisive politics and threatening Mumbai's identity.
Raj Thackeray alleged BJP's plan to connect Mumbai to Gujarat through infrastructure projects.
Uddhav criticized BJP's corruption and favoritism towards Adani Group.
The cousins urged Marathi people to vote in BMC elections to protect Mumbai's interests.
- Who
- Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT chief), Raj Thackeray (MNS head), Aditya Thackeray (Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader)
- What
- Joint rally and podcast interview attacking BJP's Hindutva and policies
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned), BMC elections on January 15
- Where
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai
- Why
- To unite against BJP's perceived threats to Mumbai and Marathi identity, and to defend Shiv Sena's civic track record
- Event
- Joint rally at Shivaji Park, Dadar
- Date
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Key Figures
- Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray
- Target
- BJP
- Key Issues
- Hindutva, Marathi Manoos, Mumbai's autonomy, BJP's dictatorship, civic issues
- Allegations
- BJP's fake Hindutva, divisive politics, corruption, failure to address infiltration
- Threats
- BJP's plan to connect Mumbai to Gujarat, threat to Mumbai's identity
- Election
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on January 15
- Family Legacy
- Invoked memories of Bal Thackeray and Prabodhankar Thackeray
- Civic Track Record
- Shiv Sena's civic track record: Rs 600 crore deficit to Rs 92,000 crore surplus (1997-2022)
Sources
Team Uddhav Leader On Hindutva, Marathi Manoos, Thackeray Reunion
Thackeray Cousins Target BJP at Joint Shivaji Park Rally
Uddhav And Raj Thackeray Launch Joint Attack On BJPs "Fake Hindutva"
‘Last election for Marathi citizens’: What Raj, Uddhav Thackeray said at BMC poll rally — 4 key takeaways
Maharashtra BMC Elections 2026 LIVE Updates: Thackeray brothers appeal for unity in joint public rally
What Does 'Hatao Lungi, Bajao Pungi' Slur Mean? Know History Behind Raj Thackeray's Sharp Jibe At K Annamalai Over His 'Bombay Not Maharashtra’s City' Remark
‘Their ploy to turn Mumbai back into Bombay’ – Uddhav Thackeray’s scathing attack on BJP’s ‘fake Hindutva’
'We're Fighting BJP's Dictatorship'
'Last Election for Marathi Citizens': Thackeray Brothers at BMC Shivshakti Event
Thackerays Step Up 'Rasmalai' Attack, Fire "Impotence" Jab At BJP Leaders
