After two decades, a Marathi moment reunites the Thackeray brothers

Jul 05, 2025 Komal Das

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray will take the stage together after 20 years, putting aside their differences for the support of the Marathi cause

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Their united opposition to the state's contentious three-language policy, which mandated Hindi instruction in schools, catalyzed their unity

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The Mahayuti government has retracted the policy in response to widespread demonstrations and political pressure, which was viewed as a victory for Marathi pride

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The "Victory Rally," which celebrated Marathi language and identity, the rally drew thousands of people's attention to the NSCI Dome in Worli

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The gathering, which highlighted the cultural significance of the Thackerays' reunion, attracted authors, poets, educators, and artists

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A potential political realignment ahead of important civic polls, such as the BMC elections, is hinted at by the joint appearance

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The BJP and Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) were among the political rivals who questioned the reunion's intentions, accusing it of being a move for political relevance

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The occasion highlighted Bal Thackeray's legacy and the Thackeray family's ongoing political sway in Maharashtra

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The Thackerays' united support for Marathi unity represents a sea change in state politics and cultural identity, even though the future is still unclear

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