In another display of unity and symbolism, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray came together on Friday evening for the MNS-organised ‘Deepotsav’ celebrations at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park.
The reunion, held in the heart of the Marathi-dominated Dadar, was more than just a festive spectacle. With the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections looming, the event carried unmistakable political symbolism, signalling a potential political reconciliation between the Thackeray cousins.
Uddhav and Raj, along with their families, shared the stage amid loud cheers from the crowd. Uddhav inaugurated the Diwali-themed event after first visiting Raj’s residence, ‘Shivtirth.’ The two then arrived together at Shivaji Park in th