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Uddhav Meets Raj Thackeray for 2-Hour-45-Minute Talk as Alliance Buzz Builds

Anonymous party leaders say the cousins discussed a pre-poll pact for civic elections.

**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image released by @ShivSenaUBT_ via X on July 27, 2025, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray during the former's birthday celebration. (@ShivSenaUBT_ on X via PTI Photo)(PTI07_27_2025_000105B) (@ShivSenaUBT_)
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Uddhav Thackeray visited the residence of his cousin Raj Thackeray for a meeting last week that lasted for over 2 hours. (File photo)

Overview

  • Uddhav Thackeray visited Raj Thackeray at Shivtirth in Dadar for a 2-hour-45-minute closed-door meeting on Wednesday, with neither leader briefing the press afterward.
  • MNS leader Bala Nandgaonkar said discussions between the cousins are underway, though he noted the party has not formally joined those talks.
  • Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut characterized the interaction as a personal visit to meet Raj’s mother and dismissed reports of political negotiations.
  • MNS convened senior leaders to review alliances and poll strategy as local cadres in Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli and Nashik prepare for potential coordination.
  • Leaders cite unresolved questions on seat-sharing, worker management and leadership roles, Congress says it will consult before taking a position, and the BJP would be the principal rival if a tie-up materializes.