After 13 years, Raj Thackeray visited Matoshree to wish Uddhav Thackeray a happy birthday. This meeting has fueled speculation of a new alliance in Maharashtra politics. Changing equations before the elections are under discussion.
Maharashtra Politics: Maharashtra politics is quite heated these days, with new equations forming and dissolving every day. Amidst this, a major political event has unfolded. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray stepped into 'Matoshree,' the Thackeray family's residence in Mumbai, after nearly 13 years. This is the same house where Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray resides.
Raj Thackeray's visit was not for a political debate or conflict this time, but for a family occasion. In fact, this meeting took place on the occasion of Uddhav Thackeray's birthday. Raj Thackeray took this step to wish his cousin a happy birthday, which is also considered very important from a political point of view.
On the threshold of 'Matoshree' for the first time since 2012
This meeting is also being discussed because Raj Thackeray last went to Matoshree in 2012 when Shiv Sena founder and the brothers' father, Bala Saheb Thackeray, passed away. After that, the distance between Raj and Uddhav's relationship continued to grow. But now, this sudden change in behavior has given rise to many political equations.
Who was included with Raj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray was not alone in this meeting. Senior Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leaders Bala Nandgaonkar and Nitin Sardesai were also present with him. Everyone together wished Uddhav Thackeray a happy birthday. The two brothers also had a photo taken standing in front of Balasaheb Thackeray's picture, which quickly grabbed headlines on social media.
A new turn in the politics of the state?
The question is being raised about the meeting whether it was just a family visit or there is a political strategy hidden behind it. It is noteworthy that earlier this month, Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray were also seen on the same stage. Both jointly organized the 'Marathi Vijay Rally' and fiercely attacked the Maharashtra government.
In the rally, Raj Thackeray had said that what Balasaheb Thackeray could not do in his life, Devendra Fadnavis has done. This statement was also widely discussed and was considered a sign of the possible political unity of the Thackeray brothers.
Equations before BMC elections
Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections are near and political parties are busy finalizing their strategies. In such a situation, speculations are being made about the closeness of the Thackeray brothers that perhaps both the parties may come together in the upcoming elections.
Shiv Sena (UBT) senior leader Sanjay Raut had stated some time ago that the people of Maharashtra want both the brothers to come together and contest the elections unitedly. Now, when public meetings between the two leaders are increasing, this possibility seems even more likely.
