Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray shared the stage at a programme organised to mark the birth centenary of Balasaheb Thackeray in Mumbai on Friday. Pics/Ashish Raje
Updated On: 2026-01-23 09:45 PM IST
Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed
The event was attended by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS party leaders and hundreds of supporters
In his address, Uddhav Thackeray said that many are trying to erase Thackeray's name but it is not happening
Beginning his speech on a light note, Raj Thackeray narrated an anecdote reflecting the post-election political mood in the state
Raj Thackeray had earlier shared a post on X, expressing his thoughts and emotions in remembrance of Balasaheb Thackeray at the beginning of his birth centenary year
Uddhav alleged that money power was used for first time during civic polls in Maharashtra
Both leaders also paid tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray, remembering his role in Maharashtra politics and his influence on Marathi identity and public life
In a tribute in 'Saamana', the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece, to mark the Sena patriarch's centenary, Raj Thackeray recalled his deep-seated bond with his uncle, noting that the personal loss of leaving the family home, 'Matoshri', outweighed the consequences of his 2005 exit