Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena was also known as Tiger and Hindu Hriday Samraat (Emperor of Hindu Hearts) among his supporters. Balasaheb was born on January 23,1926 in Pune, Maharashtra. On his birth anniversary here are some lesser known facts about the late Shiv Sena chief. File Photos/mid-day photo team/X
23 January,2026 02:40 PM IST | Tarun VermaShiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) head Raj Thackeray, addressed a massive joint rally in Thane ahead of the civic polls. The leaders attacked the ruling Mahayuti alliance, alleged poaching attempts, and highlighted development issues in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). PICS/Screengrab from YouTube
19 January,2026 03:32 PM IST | Tarun VermaRaj Thackeray, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Hema Malini, Sachin Tendulkar and other prominent figures and community leaders were seen casting their votes across Mumbai today during the BMC Election 2026, highlighting active citizen participation and democratic engagement in the civic polls on Thursday. (PICS/ X, Rane Ashish, Ashish Raje)
15 January,2026 12:01 PM IST | Anushree GaikwadThe Thackeray cousins -- Uddhav and Raj Thackeray on Sunday evening jointly shared a stage at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai first time in over 20 years. Pics/Rane Ashish
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