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Raj Thackeray

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  • Born 14 June 1968
  • Age 56
  • Birth Place , Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Profession Politician, Cartoonist, Orator
  • Political Party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (2006-present)
  • Residence Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Raj Thackeray BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 30 Dec 2024
Raj Thackeray: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Leader Born June 14, 1968, Raj Thackeray is the founder and president of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a regional political party in Maharashtra. His political career is intrinsically linked to his lineage; he is the nephew of Shiv Sena founder Bal...

Raj Thackeray PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Sharmila Thackeray
Children Amit Thackeray, Urvashi Thackeray
Education Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art

RAJ THACKERAY NEWS

Thackeray cousins repackage politics of old, but can chemistry trump arithmetic?

July 13, 2025 10:39 am

The coming together of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray poses larger questions about whether it can deepen faultlines in Maharashtra: between Marathis and non-Marathis, and Marathis and Gujaratis.

When the very soul of Mumbai is under threat, should we stay divided?': Uddhav Thackeray on reunion with cousin Raj

July 09, 2025 6:23 pm

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray made the comments while addressing a protest gathering at Azad Maidan.

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray reunite: The long history of language agitation in Maharashtra

July 07, 2025 12:13 pm

Ideas and rhetoric focused on Marathi pride have a long history in the state, and played a significant role in the creation of Maharashtra more than six decades ago. What explains their resurgence now?

‘Uprising in Maharashtra will open their eyes’: Stalin hails Uddhav-Raj Thackeray reunion over Hindi imposition

July 06, 2025 8:08 am

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray shared a political stage for the first time in two decades during a rally over Maharashtra government’s now-scrapped move to introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools.

‘Fadnavis did what Bal Thackeray couldn’t’: In show of unity, Raj, Uddhav slam BJP, invoke Marathi pride

July 06, 2025 2:07 am

On a stage together for the first time in 20 years, estranged Thackeray cousins hint at their alliance, accuse Mahayuti government of “bowing down” to the Centre and forcing “Hindi imposition”

‘What Bal Thackeray could not do, Fadnavis has — bring me and Uddhav together’: Raj Thackeray at Mumbai rally

July 05, 2025 1:57 pm

Raj Thackeray-Uddhav Thackeray Rally: The Thackeray cousins are holding a victory rally in Mumbai over the Maharashtra government’s U-turn on introducing Hindi as a third language in primary schools.

Raj-Uddhav Thackeray Rally Live Updates | Raj Thackeray by his side, Uddhav hints at alliance with MNS: ‘We came together to remain together’

July 05, 2025 6:21 pm

Raj Thackeray-Uddhav Thackeray Rally Today Live Updates: The Thackeray cousins are holding a victory rally in Mumbai over the state government’s U-turn on introducing Hindi as a third language in primary schools.

Today in Politics: Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to hold joint ‘victory’ rally after Maharashtra govt reverses policy on Hindi

July 05, 2025 7:00 am

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of the country’s first national-level cooperative university in Anand, Gujarat

If North Indians need to come to Maharashtra for jobs, Marathi should be taught there: MNS chief Raj Thackeray

June 30, 2025 6:02 pm

On Sunday, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the withdrawal of government resolutions mandating the teaching of Hindi in schools from Class 1. Following this, a protest rally scheduled for July 5 was cancelled.

NCP (SP) to join protest march for Marathi; Congress says always upheld cause

June 27, 2025 11:27 pm

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshavardhan Sapkal said the party has always advocated joining hands against the imposition of Hindi to destroy Marathi language and its culture.

RAJ THACKERAY PHOTOS

Raj Thackeray hosts Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar

March 10, 2014 2:32 pm

Lata Mangeshkar gifted Sachin Tendulkar a jersey at the occasion.

Toll collection row: Raj Thackeray meets Maharashtra Chief Minister, warns of havoc at house

February 13, 2014 5:57 pm

A day after his party's uncharacteristically peaceful agitation against toll plazas in Maharashtra, MNS chief Raj Thackeray was on Thursday (February 13) back in his element, warning of "wreaking havoc" at houses of toll contractors who use force to collect the levy.

Raj Thackeray detained, released, to meet CM tomorrow

February 12, 2014 5:49 pm

Raj Thackeray was detained before being released during his party's 'Rasta Roko' agitation.

Civil services aspirants meet Rahul Gandhi

February 11, 2014 5:04 pm

The government decided to give two additional attempts to all categories of candidates of the prestigious exam conducted by UPSC.

Today in pics: January 27, 2014

January 27, 2014 6:36 pm

MNS workers attacked toll booths after Raj Thackeray's diktat.

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