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Uddhav and Raj Thackeray Make Rare Joint Appearance at Balasaheb Memorial Ahead of Mumbai Civic Polls

A Saamana editorial frames the gesture as Marathi unity, alleging Election Commission bias.

Overview

  • Senior Thackeray family members and supporters paid tribute at Shiv Tirth in Mumbai on November 17 to mark Balasaheb Thackeray’s death anniversary.
  • Aaditya Thackeray posted that Uddhav Thackeray, Rashmi Thackeray and Raj Thackeray visited the memorial together, while NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule also shared a tribute.
  • The joint appearance of Uddhav and Raj, who split politically years ago, was highlighted as a rare moment that carries emotional weight for Shiv Sena loyalists.
  • Saamana called the visible rapprochement an “experiment of unity,” asserting that only Marathi unity will triumph and casting it as a step toward realising Balasaheb’s dream.
  • The editorial broadened its message by alleging that opposition voices are being suppressed and that victories hinge on Election Commission orders, invoking recent political rhetoric and results.