Raj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray is an Indian politician and the founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a regional political party based in Maharashtra. Known for his strong stance on regional pride and linguistic identity, Thackeray has been a prominent figure in Maharashtra's political landscape, often advocating for the rights of Marathi-speaking people. He has previously held various positions in the Shiv Sena party before establishing MNS in 2006, and has been involved in various controversies related to his views on immigration and cultural identity.
Born on Jun 15, 1968 (57 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 21 | 5.57 | 1.25% | +40% | 1,380,004,385 | 24,222,167 | $2,900,000 | 50,901$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,124 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
| Totals | 22 | 1,447,890,396 | 24,246,291 | $5,600,000 | 51,860$ |
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Recent Mentions
India:
Raj Thackeray's visible alignment with cousin Uddhav Thackeray signals a strategic recalibration in the political landscape of Maharashtra.
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India:
Raj Thackeray went to wish Uddhav Thackeray on his birthday.
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India:
Raj Thackeray visited Uddhav Thackeray at his residence to extend birthday greetings.
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India:
Raj Thackeray has said there will be no compromise on Marathi and Maharashtra.
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India:
Raj Thackeray's men removed a Gujarati display board at a BJP MLA's office in Navi Mumbai.
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India:
Uddhav Thackeray indicated that an alliance with Raj Thackeray was on the cards.
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India:
Raj Thackeray warned that if Hindi was made mandatory for Classes 1 to 5 in schools in Maharashtra, his party will 'shut down schools'.
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India:
Raj Thackeray criticized the chaos and violence in the Maharashtra Assembly and defended his party's stance on Marathi identity.
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India:
Raj Thackeray had already fuelled talk of a possible thaw, calling their past disagreements 'trivial'.
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India:
Raj Thackeray's reunion with Uddhav Thackeray after 20 years is seen as a significant development in Maharashtra politics.
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