07 September,2009 07:22 AM IST | | A correspondent
Jaideep Thackeray fuels controversy with visit to MNS visarjan event in Kalanagar
An MNS visarjan event in Kalanagar, Bandra, last week had a surprise visitor Jaideep Thackeray (25), the son of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray's estranged son Jaidev.
Incidentally, Kalanagar is home to the Thackeray family.
Said an onlooker at the event and an MNS member, "Jaideep said he came to the event only because it was organised by his friend, but we know that his ties with the party have been a subject of discussion ever since he expressed interest in politics.
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He was very active during the function and handed out gifts to the needy."
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However, even as Jaideep's presence at his grandfather and uncle's rival party event fuelled furious whispers, he maintained that he hasn't made any decision about the party he wishes to join. "When I know, the media will know," he said.
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It's all in the family: Jaideep Thackeray, son of Jaidev Thackeray, attends an MNS visarjan event in Kalanagar, Bandra and MNS chief Raj Thackeray's wife Sharmila chats with Jaidev and his wife during a function at Shivaji Park last year. |