Raj Thackeray addressed party workers at Shivaji Park Maidan during the Gudi Padwa rally, criticising the Centre’s stand over Iran, raising concerns over Maharashtra’s debt and infrastructure, and expressing confidence about coming to power (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Updated On: 2026-03-19 10:46 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
The MNS chief, while addressing a large gathering at Shivaji Park, criticised the Centre’s stance on foreign policies
Thackeray also raised various concerns during his address over rising state debt and infrastructure issues across Maharashtra
He exuded confidence about coming to power while addressing supporters at the high-profile Gudi Padwa rally in Mumbai
After quitting the Shiv Sena in 2005, Thackeray floated his own party, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), on March 9, 2006. Ten days later, on March 19, 2006, he held the first rally at Shivaji Park
The MNS chief also paid tribute to the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, stating that he was among the first leaders to mobilise people around the idea of Hindutva and instil a sense of pride in Marathi identity, making locals realise their collective strength.
