Did Balasaheb resign and leave Shiv Sena himself? Read the real story...

Have you ever heard? Balasaheb Thackeray himself resigned from the position of Shiv Sena chief. It may be hard to believe, but yes, this is true. But why did Balasaheb have to resign? Let's find out through this news...

One of the stalwart personalities without whom Indian politics cannot be complete is the Hindu Heart Emperor Balasaheb Thackeray. Just as Balasaheb is known for his adept politics and oratory, he is also well known for his shock tactics. The shock tactic of resigning from the Shiv Sena party was introduced by Balasaheb himself. In 1966, Balasaheb founded the Shiv Sena party. However, during his own tenure, he announced leaving the party twice. But Balasaheb had become a god for the Shiv Sainiks, and the Shiv Sainiks were not ready to leave their god.

In 1976 and 1992, Balasaheb decided to leave Shiv Sena twice. In 1978, after losing the assembly elections, Balasaheb made the Mumbai Municipal Corporation election that year a matter of prestige. He announced, 'If Shiv Sena does not succeed in this election, I will resign from the post of Shiv Sena chief.' However, after the emergency, the Janata Party was strong. The people of Mumbai supported the Janata Party instead of Shiv Sena. In 1973, Shiv Sena had 40 corporators elected in the municipal elections. In 1975, this number halved to 21.

In the meeting at Shivaji Park, he shocked the Shiv Sainiks present by saying, 'I failed to hoist the saffron flag over the Mumbai municipality, people have lost faith in me, I am a man who keeps his word, so I resign from the party.' But the Shiv Sainiks became emotional and said, "Go over our dead bodies, but do not resign!" However, Balasaheb was firm. Finally, the Shiv Sainiks pledged that the saffron flag in the Mumbai municipality would never fall, only then did Balasaheb withdraw his resignation. And the Shiv Sainiks also kept their word. From 1985 to 2022, a Shiv Sena mayor has been seated in the Mumbai municipality, but in this year's election, will the Shiv Sainiks keep the promise made to Balasaheb? This will be important to see.

In Brief

1. A stalwart personality without whom discussions in Indian politics cannot be complete is the Hindu Heart Emperor Balasaheb Thackeray.

2. Balasaheb was known for his astute politics, sharp oratory, and shock tactics.

3. The shock of resigning from the Shiv Sena party was given by Balasaheb himself, a fact that still surprises many today.

4. Balasaheb Thackeray founded the Shiv Sena in 1966.

5. During his long political career, he publicly announced leaving the Shiv Sena twice.

6. However, in reality, Balasaheb never permanently left the Shiv Sena.

7. For Shiv Sainiks, Balasaheb was like a god.