20 Years On, Uddhav Thackeray, Cousin Raj Reunite For Civic Polls In Maharashtra

20 Years On, Uddhav Thackeray, Cousin Raj Reunite For Civic Polls In Maharashtra Curated By : Edited By: Last Updated: For several days, talks had been underway between the Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Rapid Read Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Twenty years after their split, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have reunited, with Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) and MNS forming an alliance for Maharashtra's upcoming municipal elections after days of talks and completed seat-sharing discussions. Like this summary? Share Your Feedback Choose News18 on Google Raj Thackeray with Uddhav at Matoshree | Image: News18 Twenty years after a bitter Raj Thackeray quit the undivided Shiv Sena over differences with his cousin Uddhav Thackeray and formed the MNS, the brothers on Wednesday announced their alliance for the upcoming municipal elections on January 15. For several days, talks had been underway between the Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), with both parties exploring the possibility of joining hands. A few days ago, Sena leader Sanjay Raut had said discussions on seat sharing had been completed and since then, it was believed to be a matter of time before the alliance was announced. Recommended Stories Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Get the Latest India News along with detailed National Updates . Explore the latest updates on World News , Politics , City News , Explainers , and Expert Opinion . Follow News18 on Google . Join the fun, play games on News18 . Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : First Published: December 24, 2025, 12:31 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Loading comments... Read More

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