Thackeray Brothers Reunion? Viral Banner in Thane Sparks Speculation Amid Maharashtra’s Political Turmoil
A large banner put up in Thane has ignited fresh speculation about the potential reunion of the Thackeray brothers — Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray — amid ongoing political turbulence in Maharashtra. With local body elections looming, shifting alliances and party dynamics have already stirred the state’s political landscape, and this poster has added a new twist to the narrative.
The banner, reportedly placed near the bridge at Teen Haath Naka by Tushar Dilip Rasal, Thane city spokesperson of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction), quickly went viral on social media before being taken down shortly afterward. Despite its removal, the message has left a strong impression, becoming a hot topic of conversation across the state.
Bold Message Calls for Unity
The banner carried a bold personal statement from Tushar Rasal:
"I am Tushar Dilip Rasal. Late Dilip Pandharinath Rasal is my biological father. Hon. Devendra Gangadhar Fadnavis is not my father." "The two tigers should come together, this is the wish of Maharashtra."
Alongside this message were images of Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, the late Balasaheb Thackeray, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj — symbols deeply significant to the state's political and cultural identity.
Symbolism and Political Signals
The reference to "two tigers" — a nod to the emblematic identity of both Thackeray brothers — has been widely interpreted as a call for unity between the estranged leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). This poster appears to reflect the sentiments of a section of Shiv Sainiks and the broader Marathi population, many of whom have long desired a reunion of the brothers, who parted ways politically nearly two decades ago.
By releasing such a poster, Rasal has not only asserted his political stance but has also rekindled public discourse around the possibility of a Thackeray family reunion — a scenario that could significantly reshape Maharashtra’s political equations.
Public Reaction and Political Implications
The banner has triggered widespread curiosity and conversation, especially in Thane and Mumbai, strongholds of both Thackeray-led factions. While neither Uddhav nor Raj Thackeray has responded publicly to the development, political observers believe the message is a reflection of growing grassroots sentiment and could signal a future shift in alliances.
As Maharashtra heads toward key civic polls, the idea of a united Thackeray front — once considered unlikely — is now back in the spotlight, and its potential impact is being closely watched.