Raj Thackeray: News
Raj Thackeray is an Indian politician who is serving as the Chairperson of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), as of 2021. He was born on June 14, 1968, in Mumbai and completed his education at the University of Mumbai and Sir J.J Institute of Applied Art. He is the cousin brother of Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and the nephew of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. After completing his studies, Thackeray worked as a cartoonist in the weekly magazine named ‘Marmik.’ He started his electoral journey by joining Shiv Sena and also launched the Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena. Thackeray played a crucial role during the campaigning for the 1990 Maharashtra Assembly elections. In 2006, he left Shiv Sena following a disagreement with his cousin and went on to form his own party named Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. His political outfit is mainly pro-Maratha and has been vocal about the rights of the people of Maharashtra. In 2008, he led a violent movement against the migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in Maharashtra, following which he was arrested. Thackeray has also spoken against the Pakistani artistes working in India.
Maharashtra: MNS 'punishes' man for mocking Raj Thackeray in reel
A social media influencer in Maharashtra was publicly humiliated by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) over an allegedly mocking reel about party chief Raj Thackeray.
₹18cr stolen annually? Siddhivinayak Temple 'donation theft' row explained
Allegations of donation theft, similar to what happened in Ayodhya's Ram Temple, have surfaced in Maharashtra.
Why Raj Thackeray mocked Madhavan, Vivek Oberoi over Dubai move
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has questioned the decision of Bollywood actors Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan to live in Dubai.
Raj Thackeray slams CM Fadnavis over BJP leader's video
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has slammed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his inaction over a controversial video of Bharatiya Janata Party Mumbai president Ameet Satam.
Maharashtra civic poll results today; recap of exit poll results
The counting of votes for the elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra will begin on Friday at 10:00am.
Did Aamir Khan step into Marathi v/s Hindi debate?
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan indirectly weighed in on the Marathi versus Hindi language debate in Maharashtra on Thursday.
Maharashtra voters allege marker pens used instead of indelible ink
A controversy has erupted over the marking of voters' fingers in the ongoing Maharashtra local body elections.
Maharashtra votes in high-stakes poll across 29 municipal corporations
Polling is underway in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
'I'll kick you...': Raj Thackeray's warning to UP, Bihar migrants
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has issued a stern warning to migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar against the imposition of Hindi.
Raj Thackeray returns to Sena Bhavan after 20 years
Maharashtra's political landscape witnessed a major shift on Sunday as Raj Thackeray returned to Shiv Sena Bhavan after two decades.
'Take care of your children first': Shinde's jibe at Raj
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has taken a dig at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray after he officially announced an alliance with Shiv Sena (UBT).
'Officially declare Shiv Sena, MNS are partners': Raj Thackeray
In a historic political reunion, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have officially announced their alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Thackeray cousins reunite for BMC elections after 20 years
The recent local body election results in Maharashtra have intensified the political rivalry between Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena UBT and Eknath Shinde's BJP-allied Shiv Sena despite the lopsided outcome.
IIT-Bombay or IIT-Mumbai? Renaming debate ignites political clash
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said he will write to the central government, requesting a name change for the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to Indian Institute of Technology-Mumbai (IIT-Mumbai).
'Will lose control over Mumbai...': Raj Thackeray warns workers, voters
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has raised the stakes for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
MNS workers vandalize dance bar after Raj Thackeray's 'immorality' speech
A group of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly vandalized the Night Rider Dance Bar in Panvel late Saturday night.
'Aren't you from Hindustan?' Maharashtra woman's retort to Marathi enforcers
In another incident of language vigilantism in Mumbai, a woman was confronted by a group of men demanding she speak in Marathi.
'Our coming together brings happiness to many communities': Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has spoken about the recent political developments in Maharashtra, especially the reunion with his cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.
'Come to Mumbai...': Raj Thackeray hits back at BJP's Dubey
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has hit back at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey for his controversial remarks about Marathi speakers.
'Can't encourage controversy': Shilpa Shetty on Marathi v/s Hindi debate
Bollywood veteran Shilpa Shetty Kundra recently appeared at a promotional event for her upcoming movie KD The Devil.
Maharashtra MLA slaps canteen staff 'Shiv Sena style' over dal
In a shocking incident, Sanjay Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MLA from Buldhana, assaulted a canteen staff member at the Akashvani MLA canteen in Churchgate, Mumbai, over the quality of dal served to him.
MNS workers detained during counter-rally over 'slapgate' incident
Several Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers were detained by the police on Tuesday morning in Mira Road, Thane, as they attempted to hold a counter-protest against the "slapgate" incident.
'Come to UP...Bihar': BJP MP dares Thackerays amid language row
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has dared Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray to attempt their alleged aggressive actions against Hindi-speaking people in other states.
Maharashtra minister compares language violence to Pahalgam terror attack
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashish Shelar has drawn a controversial parallel between the recent violence against non-Marathi speakers in Maharashtra and the Pahalgam terror attack.
'Desperate attempt...': BJP on Thackeray cousins' joint rally in Mumbai
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the joint rally of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, calling it a "desperate attempt" to revive their political fortunes ahead of civic polls.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray share stage after 20 years
Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, shared a stage for the first time in nearly 20 years.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to share stage after 20 years
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray will share a stage for the first time in two decades.
Raj, Uddhav Thackeray unite against Hindi 'imposition' in schools
In a rare show of unity, estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have come together to oppose the Maharashtra government's decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in primary education.
Maharashtra local polls: MNS, Shiv Sena (UBT) put up posters
As Maharashtra gears up for local body elections, the political landscape is heating up.
Maharashtra: Uddhav hints at possible alliance with Raj Thackeray
Speculation is rife about a possible political alliance between estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray in Maharashtra.
Sena (UBT) open to MNS alliance for upcoming civic polls
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has expressed its willingness to form an alliance with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray.
Amid Raj, Uddhav Thackeray reunion hint, 'zero' formula jibe
Maharashtra's Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray are hinting at a possible reunion after decades, in a significant political development.
'Maharashtra much bigger than our fights': Thackeray cousins tease reunion
Both Raj and Uddhav Thackeray have expressed willingness to put aside their political differences for the greater good of Maharashtra's linguistic and cultural interests.
Raj Thackeray party workers thrash banker for defending Hindi usage
A bank employee in Lonavala was assaulted by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for defending the use of Hindi in daily business transactions.
MNS demands ban on Fawad Khan's 'Abir Gulaal' in Maharashtra
The upcoming Bollywood film Abir Gulaal, featuring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, is being opposed by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray.
'No involvement': Court quashes bus attack case against Raj Thackeray
The Bombay High Court has quashed a criminal case against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray in connection with an attack on a state transport bus in 2008.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray's pictures at wedding function spark reunion speculation
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) head Uddhav Thackeray were seen together at a wedding in Mumbai on Sunday.
'Chhaava': Vicky Kaushal reacts to controversy over deleted 'lezim' scene
Vicky Kaushal, the lead of the upcoming historical drama Chhaava, has finally spoken up about the controversy over a deleted scene from his film.
'Chhaava': Director promises to remove controversial dance scene
Laxman Utekar, the director of the upcoming film Chhaava, recently met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray.
Raj, Uddhav Thackeray attend family wedding, spark speculation of reconciliation
The recent attendance of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at a family wedding has sparked speculation about a possible patch-up with his cousin, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.