Raj Thackeray: 'That' Post by Raj Thackeray on Balasaheb's Memorial Day Creates Buzz, Political Circles Stirred

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The social media post made by MNS chief Raj Thackeray on the memorial day of Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray has become a major topic of discussion. In this post, without naming them, he has strongly criticized Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the BJP. Today, on the occasion of Balasaheb Thackeray's death anniversary, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray paid their respects at the memorial site. For the first time since 2014, the Thackeray brothers were seen together in 2025, sparking discussions in political circles.

Against this backdrop, Raj Thackeray shared an old photo with Balasaheb on Facebook and wrote a lengthy post. In this post, he mentioned the Hindutva advocated by Balasaheb and indirectly attacked those who, without understanding his ideas, use his image to portray themselves as heirs of Hindutva.

Raj Thackeray said that Balasaheb never viewed Hindus merely as voters. He mentioned that some people are using his image for politics today, even though no one was aware of his critical thinking, rationalism, and identity.

He also remarked, “Politics is not just about gaining power and then exploiting it as desired.” Finally, he noted in the post that MNS paid humble tributes to Balasaheb's memory. After Raj Thackeray's post came out, new winds have started blowing in the state's politics, and these developments have gained special significance in the backdrop of the upcoming elections.

In Brief

• The social media post made by MNS chief Raj Thackeray on the memorial day of Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray has become a major topic of discussion.

• Through this post, he has strongly criticized Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the BJP without naming them.

• Today, on the death anniversary of Balasaheb Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray paid their respects at the memorial site.

• For the first time since 2014, the Thackeray brothers were seen together in 2025, sparking discussions in political circles.