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.