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 VermaVictorious MNS candidates from the Kalyan–Dombivali Municipal Corporation elections called on party chief Raj Thackeray at his residence 'Shivtirth' in Mumbai following the Maharashtra civic polls 2026. The party secured five seats in the 122-ward corporation (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
17 January,2026 07:42 PM IST | Divya NairMaharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray was seen outside Balmohan Vidyamandir in Mumbai's Dadar area with his family after casting their votes in the BMC Election 2026. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)
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