Mumbai: Thousands converged at Shivaji Park on Monday to pay tribute to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on his 13th death anniversary at his memorial, the event marked by bonhomie between cousins, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, his wife Rashmi, son Aaditya, and cousin Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray gathered at the memorial with leaders from both parties.

The Thackeray cousins, once arch rivals, have warmed up to each other ahead of local body polls and have given enough hints of forming an alliance, but have yet to announce it.

Ailing Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also reached the site sporting a mask and holding the hand of his brother and party MLA Sunil Raut.

The Shiv Sena founder passed away on November 17, 2012, at his re

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