Opinion: Reunion Of The Thackerays? A Do-Or-Die Battle To Reclaim Balasaheb's Legacy

Raj Thackeray announced his exit from the Shiv Sena in 2005, alleging that he felt 'insulted' after Balasaheb anointed Uddhav Thackeray as his political heir in 2003.

Source : PTI

Estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have given hints about a reunion as they face an existential crisis following Eknath Shinde’s recognition as the leader of the real Shiv Sena and the BJP emerging as the top party in Maharashtra. The brothers have given a call to join hands on the pretext of Hindi imposition, and saving Marathi culture and pride as well as Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy. While Uddhav’s Shiv Sena (UBT) was pulverised in the state elections held last year,