Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Shinde: Thackeray Cousins Reunion is Good for Democracy
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde discussed the possibility of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray joining forces.
He believes it's positive for democracy but highlights that people vote based on actions, not just names.
Shinde reminded of the past split between the cousins and suggested that people remember those who work for them.
The cousins recently appeared together after the government's language policy change.
Shinde also accused Uddhav of betraying the public mandate.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde commented on a potential reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray.
Shinde stated the reunion is 'good for democracy' but emphasized that people support those who work for them.
Shinde referenced Uddhav Thackeray's past actions and the 2005 split with Raj Thackeray.
Shinde stated that Uddhav betrayed the mandate given to BJP and Shiv Sena.
The Thackeray cousins shared a stage recently after the Maharashtra government's policy rollback.
- Who
- Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray, and Raj Thackeray.
- What
- Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde's remarks on the potential reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray.
- When
- The remarks were made in a video interview.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- Shinde commented on the political implications of the possible reunion.
- Politician
- Eknath Shinde
- Current Position
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
- Related Parties
- Shiv Sena
- Key Figures
- Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray
- Event
- Possible reunion of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray
- Recent Event
- Shared stage at a rally