LED screens, banners up across city ahead of Thackeray
cousins’ victory rally
Two decades following their separation, they decided to distance, following a power tussle, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray reunite for a joint rally in Worli today. The victory rally titled, ‘Awaj Marathicha’ (voice of Marathi) was plan by the two parties together following the ruling Mahayuti government rolled back its decision to make Hindi mandatory as a third language in the state’s primary schools recently, following a strong opposition both from Raj and Uddhav, and intellectuals from civil society.
On 5th July, Saturday , the joint victory meeting of MNS Chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief UddhavThackray
was held in Worli.
Mumbai due to the withdrawal of the Hindi language compulsory.
MNS and Shiv Sena UBT banners have been put up together in Wagle Estate Thane city ,in Thane,in Mumbai, India, on, Wednesday, July -02, 2025.
It has been noted in political circles that the Thackeray cousins uniting over a common cause could also set the stage for their political reunion, especially with an eye on the local body elections later in the year.
Both parties have pulled out all the stops to put up a strong show of strength for the rally, which is being held at the NSCI Dome, Worli.
A leader from Sena (UBT) told the media that while the auditorium’s capacity is 8,000, the audience turnout is likely to be far more. However, those that are unable to reach the venue can watch the event on LED screens which have been set up outside the auditorium. Marathi director-producer Ajit Bhure will anchor the event.
News Edit KV Raman
