US EditionHindi ‘Imposition’ Row Explained: What Led to Thackeray Cousins Reuniting After 20 Years?
- Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray reunited publicly at Mumbai's 'Awaj Marathicha' rally on July 6, 2025, opposing Hindi imposition in schools.
- Their reunion came after the Maharashtra government decided to revoke two resolutions that had introduced Hindi as an additional language requirement for early primary school students, following widespread resistance.
- The rally emphasized Marathi pride with both leaders criticizing the BJP's language policy and alleging efforts to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra.
- Raj remarked that Devendra Fadnavis succeeded in uniting them where Bal Thackeray had not, while Uddhav expressed that after a long period apart, they have now joined forces with the intention of staying united.
- Their alliance signals lasting political unity that could impact upcoming Mumbai civic elections and strengthen Marathi identity against Hindi imposition.
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‘Fadnavis did what Bal Thackeray couldn’t’: In show of unity, Raj, Uddhav slam BJP, invoke Marathi pride
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”
Hindi ‘imposition’ row explained: What led to Thackeray cousins reuniting after 20 years?
Cousins Raj and Uddhav Thackeray shared a stage after nearly two decades on Friday, at a ‘victory rally’ organised by Shiv Sena UBT and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. The MNS chief said that the state government's withdrawal of the three-language policy was due to the “unity” displayed by the Marathi people.(Hindustan Times) The cousins shared a hug on stage, putting up a united front at the ‘Awaj Marathicha’ (voice of Marathi) rally. Thousands of …
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Thackeray brothers reunite after 2 decades: Show of unity or prelude to alliance?
The Mumbai rally, though described as apolitical, was steeped in the rhetoric of Marathi identity and pride, a cornerstone of the political legacies of the families of Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray.
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