Two brothers Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, who separated 20 years ago in Maharashtra politics, will be seen together on the Marathi issue today (5 July). In the last few years, Maharashtra has seen many political equations. Now everyone’s eyes are on whether a new political equation will begin with the Thackeray brothers being one. Raj and Uddhav Thackeray had strongly opposed the implementation of the Trishal formula, after which the Grand Alliance government retreated a step and postponed the decision at the moment. On this occasion, to celebrate the victory of Marathi solidarity, a victory rally is being organized at 10 am today at NSCI Dome in Worli.
Appeal not to bring any party flag in the rally
Not only this, every Marathi lover, writer, litterateur, poet, teacher, editor and artist have been invited to attend this festival. The special thing is that in this meeting, an appeal has been made not to bring the flag of any party and the leaders of all parties have been called to unite on the issue of Marathi identity.
What will be the outline of the victorious gathering?
• Only the president, chief or state president of the participated parties will be present on the stage with Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray.
• There is a seating arrangement of about 7 to 8 thousand people in Worli Dome.
• LED screens are installed inside, outside and road inside the hall of Dome.
• The basement of Worli Dome has 800 car parking facilities.
• There is a parking arrangement for two wheelers under the Coastal Road Bridge in front of Worli Dome.
• Mahalakshmi Race Course has parking facilities for buses and external vehicles.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have seen many political ups and downs in the last 20 years. However, the upcoming Municipal Corporation elections are a fight for existence for both. Therefore, the ruling party says that this solidarity is not for Marathi, but for the Municipal Corporation elections.
When did Raj-Udhav Thackeray come together?
• 17 July 2012: Uddhav Thackeray was admitted to Lilavati Hospital due to chest pain.
• 10 January 2015: Raj Thackeray’s presence in photo exhibition of Uddhav Thackeray at Jahangir Art Gallery.
• 12 December 2015: Sharad Pawar’s Amrit Festival on a stage on birthday.
• 27 January 2019: Uddhav Thackeray’s presence at Raj Thackeray’s son Amit Thackeray’s wedding.
• 28 November 2019: Raj Thackeray’s presence in Uddhav Thackeray’s swearing -in ceremony as Chief Minister.
• 23 January 2021: In the unveiling ceremony of Bala Saheb’s statue.
• 22 December 2024: Marriage of Raj Thackeray’s sister Jaywanti Thackeray-Deshpande’s son.
• 24 February 2025: In the wedding of the son of a government official.
In fact, in 2014 and 2017, the discussions of the merger of Shiv Sena-Mansa had intensified, but it was not decided who would support whom and MNS alleged that Uddhav Thackeray did not get a proper response. But everyone’s eyes are on what political reconciliation will the Thackeray brothers to maintain their political existence in current adverse circumstances.
