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 | 2 | 4.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,477,566 | $2,900,000 | 5,206$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,839 | $700,000 | 634$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,388,659,007 | 2,485,405 | $3,600,000 | 5,840$ |
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India:
Raj Thackeray has also opposed attempts at 'Hindi imposition,' particularly in schools.
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India:
Raj Thackeray has been aggressive on the issue of Marathi language and identity.
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Switzerland:
Raj Thackeray, a nephew of Bal Thackeray, criticized the sentiment against the name Mumbai during the ongoing debate.
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India:
Raj Thackeray, the MNS chief, claimed that 9.6 million fake voters have been added ahead of local body elections.
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India:
Raj Thackeray led a rally against the Election Commission's alleged corruption.
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India:
Uddhav Thackeray referred to his alliance with Raj Thackeray's MNS, assuring that the two parties 'came together to stay together.'
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India:
Sachin, Anjali and Arjun had visited Raj Thackeray’s residence in Mumbai, with pictures of the outing going viral online.
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India:
Raj Thackeray claimed that votes are being stolen and called for a boycott of Lok Sabha polls.
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India:
Raj Thackeray is a politician who expressed concerns about the imposition of Hindi in education during a rally.
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India:
Raj Thackeray's speech preceded the vandalism by MNS workers in Panvel.
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