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Uddhav, Raj Thackeray hail students after Pradhan's resignation, to go ahead with Mumbai rally on Sunday

Updated On: 25 July, 2026 07:21 PM IST | Divya Nair

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray addressed a joint press conference in Mumbai after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The cousins hailed the students' movement as a victory for democracy, announced that Sunday's rally at Shivaji Park would go ahead as planned at 10 am to congratulate the youth, and pledged support for the ongoing agitation. PICS/ATUL KAMBLE

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MNS chief Raj Thackeray and his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray have called for a Tiranga Vijay Rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Sunday at 10 am. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
MNS chief Raj Thackeray and his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray have called for a Tiranga Vijay Rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Sunday at 10 am. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
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Uddhav Thackeray hailed Pradhan's resignation as a victory for the students' movement, saying that "a cockroach has made a dictator bow down." His cousin Raj Thackeray also congratulated the youth for forcing the government to "come back on the ground" and extended his full support to the ongoing agitation

Uddhav Thackeray hailed Pradhan's resignation as a victory for the students' movement, saying that "a cockroach has made a dictator bow down." His cousin Raj Thackeray also congratulated the youth for forcing the government to "come back on the ground" and extended his full support to the ongoing agitation

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The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief congratulated CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke, protesting students, and their parents for sustaining the movement

The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief congratulated CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke, protesting students, and their parents for sustaining the movement

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"Since the last few days, the country has been restless, and we know why. I want to congratulate Dipke, youngsters, and their parents. This wasn't just about resignation. The government has been putting the country under pressure. A cockroach has made a dictator bow down," Uddhav Thackeray said

"Since the last few days, the country has been restless, and we know why. I want to congratulate Dipke, youngsters, and their parents. This wasn't just about resignation. The government has been putting the country under pressure. A cockroach has made a dictator bow down," Uddhav Thackeray said

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Raj Thackeray also praised the students' movement and said Sunday's gathering at Shivaji Park would celebrate the success of the youth. "Tomorrow at Shivaji Park, we will come to celebrate the victory of the youngsters. They brought the government back on the ground. We'll be there to celebrate," Raj Thackeray said

Raj Thackeray also praised the students' movement and said Sunday's gathering at Shivaji Park would celebrate the success of the youth. "Tomorrow at Shivaji Park, we will come to celebrate the victory of the youngsters. They brought the government back on the ground. We'll be there to celebrate," Raj Thackeray said

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The duo was accompanied by Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut and legislator Aaditya Thackeray.

The duo was accompanied by Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut and legislator Aaditya Thackeray.

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