Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray announced their alliance for the BMC elections 2026, projecting rare family unity in Mumbai. Joined by Aaditya and Amit Thackeray, along with their families, the moment marked a historic turning point in Maharashtra politics (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Updated On: 2025-12-24 01:53 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Marking history in Maharashtra's political spectrum, Uddhav and Raj were joined by Aaditya and Amit Thackeray during the press conference in Mumbai
Signalling family unity, the entire Thackeray family, including Raj and Uddhav Thackeray's wives, were also present during the press conference
The joint press conference took place at a hotel in Worli, where Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that the coming together of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray marked a turning point in the state’s politics. “Today is a historic day for Maharashtra. The state will stand united with this alliance,” Raut said
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray was seen standing along with Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray while Raj and Uddhav were addressing the media on Wednesday
The wives of both the leaders, Sharmila Thackeray and Rashmi Thackeray, were also seen together during the press conference