Raj Thackeray
Indian politician (born 1968)
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Raj Shrikant Thackeray is an Indian politician and the founding chairperson of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a regional political party. He is the nephew of ShivSena Founder Balasaheb Thackeray.
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Raj Thackeray may play key role after poll results in Maharashtra: Bala NandgaonkarBala Nandgaonkar, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate for the Shivadi constituency, believes his party leader Raj Thackeray will be instrumental in shaping the post-election political landscape...IndiaTimes - Published | |
MNS cancels Shivaji Park rally, UBT only one in the queue nowRaj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has canceled its closing election rally at Mumbai's Shivaji Park, citing lack of permission from the state government. With MNS withdrawing, the Uddhav..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DNA TV Show: Loudspeaker controversy erupts ahead of Maharashtra PollsRaj Thackeray says that if his government is formed, he will remove loudspeakers from all mosques. Nitesh Rane has also supported this statement of Raj Thackeray.DNA - Published | |
Uddhav Thackeray holds 4 Mumbai rallies on last day, calls MNS chief Raj 'mercenary'Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray campaigned in Mumbai, addressing the INDIA bloc and criticizing BJP, PM Modi, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and the BMC spending issue. He highlighted the controversy..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Those who allied with the Congress betrayed voters: Mahayuti's Naresh MhaskeNaresh Mhaske, a close confidante of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former mayor, discusses his challenges and plans as the Mahayuti candidate for parliament. He addresses opposition, coalition..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Raj Thackeray tears into UBT, NCP over leader poachingIndiaTimes - Published | |
Lok Sabha Polls: Raj Thackeray extends 'unconditional' support to BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP allianceMaharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday extended his party's unconditional support to the Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP.DNA - Published | |
Raj Thackeray declare his party support to Modi & BJP, in last election he was against themRaj Thackeray, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president, has expressed his support for the BJP-led Mahayuti (Shiv Sena of CM Eknath Shinde and NCP of Ajit Pawar) in the forthcoming parliamentary..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Expect Raj Thackeray to declare support for Modi today: FadnavisFadnavis confirms MNS joining NDA after Thackeray's 2014 endorsement of Modi. Thackeray expected to announce support at Gudi Padwa rally. Alignment with Mahayuti, Hindutva, BJP noted. Concerns over..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘BJP may give Raj Thackeray seats for only state, civic polls’MNS leader Raj Thackeray to convene a core committee meeting on Thursday, according to Clara Lewis. Sources reveal Thackeray, engaged with BJP, may not get a Lok Sabha seat but could be considered for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Talks positive': What Fadnavis said on Raj Thackeray and Amit Shah's meetIndiaTimes - Published | |
'BJP trying to steal...': Uddhav Thackeray reacts as MNS chief Raj Thackeray meets Union Home Minister Amit ShahAttacking the BJP over the attempt to ally with his estranged cousin, Uddhav Thackeray alleged that his former ally was trying to ''steal'' a ''Thackeray'' to win elections.DNA - Published | |
Raj Thackeray meets Shah, sparks Maha poll tie-up buzzRaj Thackeray's Delhi visit and meeting with Amit Shah spark speculation of a Lok Sabha tie-up. Observer Ravikiran Deshmukh discusses potential constituencies and the influence of Uddhav Thackeray in..IndiaTimes - Published | Raj Thackeray meets Amit Shah amid buzz over MNS joining NDA in MaharashtraIndiaTimes - Published |
Raj Thackeray son held up at toll plaza, MNS workers go on rampageIndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde meets MNS chief Raj ThackerayEven as the fierce power tussle between rival Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions, led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar, continued in Maharashtra, chief minister of the state Eknath..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rs 2,000 note withdrawn: Fickle-minded move, country can't afford such decisions, says Raj ThackerayIndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra gives Y+ cover to all 41 MLAs, 10 MPs from Shinde campThe Z+ cover of Shinde, Fadnavis and governor B S Koshyari has also been been retained. There is no change in the Y+ cover of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Uddhav’s wife Rashmi and son Tejas, and..IndiaTimes - Published |
BMC Elections: Raj Thackeray's meeting with Fadnavis sparks alliance buzz, Amit Shah in Mumbai next weekThe BJP is making all attempts to dislodge the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, which has been ruling the civic body for the last three decades.DNA - Published | Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj ThackerayThe MNS chief had last month undergone a hip replacement surgery at the Lilavati Hospital. This is Fadnavis's first visit to Thackeray after the surgery. The meeting between the two leaders assumes..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP offered Maharashtra Cabinet berth to Raj Thackeray's son: ReportsUddhav Thackeray has been grooming his son Aaditya to take over the Shiv Sena in the future.DNA - Published | 'Journey begins towards one's decline': MNS chief Raj Thackeray slams Uddhav Thackeray in cryptic tweetMNS chief Raj Thackeray, a day after Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the new CM, slammed former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray through a tweet.DNA - Published |
MNS chief Raj Thackeray hospitalised; to undergo hip surgery on June 1Earlier this month, Thackeray had said he would be undergoing surgery for his knee and back problems.DNA - Published | 'Entire Maharashtra will burn if Raj Thackeray is hurt': MNS poster issues warning to protestorsAmid protests against Thackeray's visit to Ayodhya, a post by MNS sparked controversy in Maharashtra, saying the entire state "will burn".DNA - Published |
'Enemy No.1 of north Indians': JD(U) opposes MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s Ayodhya visitBJP’s coalition partner in Bihar the JD(U) has decided to oppose Raj Thackeray’s visit to the holy city and has demanded an apology from him for his stand on the north Indians. Talking to TOI, JDU..IndiaTimes - Published | Yogi Adityanath should not meet Raj Thackeray during his Ayodhya visit: BJP MP Brij BhushanIndiaTimes - Published |
Akbaruddin Owaisi visits Aurangzeb's tomb, attacks Raj Thackeray, prompts MNS warningAIMIM Lok Sabha MP from Aurangabad, Imtiaz Jaleel downplayed the controversy.DNA - Published | Amid loudspeaker row AIMIM's Owaisi makes veiled attack on Raj ThackerayIndiaTimes - Published |
Ayodhya visit by Raj Thackeray should not be opposed by BJP MPs: Devendra FadnavisRaj Thackeray recently gave an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 4.DNA - Published | BJP MPs should not oppose Raj Thackeray's upcoming Ayodhya visit: Devendra FadnavisIndiaTimes - Published |
Loudspeaker row: Raj Thackeray gets threat letter, MNS warns of harsh retaliation if party chief harmedLast month, Raj Thackeray issued an ultimatum to all mosques in the state of Maharashtra to remove their loudspeakers by May 4.DNA - Published | Lord Ram doesn't bless those with 'fake' emotions: Sanjay Raut on Raj Thackeray's upcoming Ayodhya visitIndiaTimes - Published |
Raj Thackeray has problems with loudspeakers because Uddhav is CM: Sanjay RautEarlier this week, scores of MNS workers were detained when they tried to play Hanuman Chalisa to counter azaan.DNA - Published | 'For cheap copies...': Priyanka Chaturvedi tweets Bal Thackeray's video, takes veiled dig at Raj ThackerayRaj Thackeray has announced that his party will play Hanuman Chalisa near mosques to counter azaan played on loudspeakers.DNA - Published |
Mosques shun loudspeakers, police keep Maharashtra peacefulMaharashtra state remained largely peaceful on Wednesday amid MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s call to play the Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques if the azan was played on loudspeakers. Preventive action..IndiaTimes - Published | Pushed to margins after state polls, loudspeaker row brings focus back on Raj ThackerayIndiaTimes - Published |
No violation of loudspeaker rules in Maharashtra; no one should teach Hindutva to Shiv Sena: Sanjay RautWithout taking names of the BJP and MNS, Raut told reporters that people do not take cognisance of people who, with the support of "pseudo Hindutvawadis", conspire against the Shiv Sena. Notably, MNS..IndiaTimes - Published | 'If someone has complaint about Hindu religion...': Raj Thackeray shares Bal Thackeray's speech on loudspeakersHanuman Chalisa row: Raj Thackeray gave an ultimatum to the Shiv Sena-led government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3.DNA - Published |
Loudspeaker row: Heavy security deployed in Mumbai, neighbouring areasHeavy security was deployed at several places in Mumbai and adjoining cities on Wednesday, a day after MNS chief Raj Thackeray urged people to play the Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers wherever they..IndiaTimes - Published | Loudspeaker row: As Raj Thackeray's deadline ends, MNS workers play Hanuman Chalisa near Mumbai mosqueAfter Raj Thackeray's May 3 deadline came to an end, MNS workers decided to blare Hanuman Chalisa outside a mosque in Mumbai.DNA - Published |
Maharashtra cancels all police leaves after Raj Thackeray warningIndiaTimes - Published | FIR filed against Raj Thackeray for provocative speechTwo days after he addressed a mega rally in Aurangabad, police on Tuesday registered an offence against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly making a provocative speech, among other charges. Reacting..IndiaTimes - Published |
Play Hanuman Chalisa if you hear loudspeakers blaring azaan: Raj ThackerayThackeray had earlier given an ultimatum to the state government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3.DNA - Published | Police take action against Raj Thackeray, MNS workers as mosque loudspeakers 'deadline' nears: Key developmentsIndiaTimes - Published |
Non-bailable warrant issued against Raj Thackeray by Maharashtra courtIn 2008, MNS workers had staged a protest in Shirala against the arrest of Thackeray in an agitation seeking priority for local youth in jobs.DNA - Published | 'Don't want hindrance for Muslim community': Raj Thackeray cancels Maha Aarti on Eid 2022Raj Thackeray's Maha Aarti, which was scheduled for May 3, stands canceled as he doesn't want to "cause hindrance" for Muslims on Eid.DNA - Published |
Hanuman Chalisa row: I expect Maharashtra police to take action against Raj Thackeray, says AIMIM MP Imtiyaz JaleelAll India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Lok Sabha MP from Aurangabad Syed Imtiyaz Jaleel says the police must take strict action or else it would set a bad precedent.IndiaTimes - Published | 'Raj Thackeray's speech aims to divide society': Maharashtra home minister amid loudspeaker rowIn Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief accused the NCP leader of playing caste politics.DNA - Published |
'Won't be responsible for what happens after May 3': Raj Thackeray on deadline to remove loudspeakersMNS leader Raj Thackeray said that if the loudspeakers are not removed by tomorrow, he will "show them the power of Maharashtra."DNA - Published | Raj Thackeray reiterates May 3 deadline for removal of loudspeakers atop mosques, 'will not be responsible for what happens after'IndiaTimes - Published |
