Uddhav Thackeray
IndiapoliticianMaleb. 19605.0Global Dominance: 0.03%Uddhav Thackeray is an Indian politician and the leader of the Shiv Sena party, a regional political party based in Maharashtra. He served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from November 2019 to June 2022, after forming a coalition government with the Nationalist Congress Party and the Indian National Congress. Thackeray is known for his strong regional identity politics and has been a significant figure in Maharashtra's political landscape, recently being criticized by Devendra Fadnavis regarding past political promises.
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Uddhav Thackeray's party officially split as six rebel MPs joined Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.
Evening news wrap: 6 rebel Uddhav MPs join Shinde's Shiv Sena; 15 killed in Lucknow fire tragedy & more | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-22
Uddhav Thackeray’s decision to form Maha Vikas Aghadi govt with Congress and NCP left many uneasy.
Shiv Sena: Before the rift, came the drift: Shiv Sena veterans on why party splintered | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-06-22
Uddhav Thackeray is the chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) and met with Rajool Patil.
Some dissident MPs in touch with Shiv Sena (UBT), claims Sanjay Raut; Sanjay Patil’s daughter meets Uddhav Thackeray, says she’s still with party | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-06-21
The MNS-Sena (UBT) alliance had reunited Raj with Uddhav, Bal Thackeray's son and former Maharashtra chief minister.
'Never for my personal gain': Raj Thackeray's cryptic take on 'flexible' politics; remark after MNS-Sena tie-up in Kalyan | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-23Uddhav Thackeray is referenced in the context of forming a government in 2019, which is criticized by Eknath Shinde.
Mumbai mayor tussle: Shiv Sena-BJP talks today, poll likely on Jan 31; will respect mandate, says Eknath Shinde | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-20
Uddhav Thackeray seized on the hotel move to question the stability of the ruling alliance.
Hotel politics returns to Mumbai: Mahayuti’s musical chairs over mayor after BMC win — key takeaways | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-18
Uddhav Thackeray is the chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) and is pushing for his party to elect the next mayor of Mumbai.
Who will be Mumbai mayor? Suspense grows as Shiv Sena eyes first 2.5-year term; Uddhav Thackeray pushes ‘dream’ pitch | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-18
Uddhav Thackeray reacted to the Mumbai civic poll results by stating that the BJP won by betrayal.
Maharashtra civic polls: Eknath Shinde corrals his 29 corporators in hotel; no question of poaching, says CM Devendra Fadnavis | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-18Uddhav Thackeray's candidate had won in the area where Eknath Shinde's house is located.
Maha election ‘tie-up’: Asaduddin Owaisi says no alliance with BJP or NDA; AIMIM corporators asked to withdraw Akot support | Hyderabad NewsIndia· 2026-01-18
Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, expressed his concerns about the BJP and the loyalty of elected corporators.
Maharashtra civic polls: Eknath Shinde fears BJP; god willing, we’ll have our mayor, says Uddhav Thackeray | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-18
Uddhav Thackeray, former Maharashtra chief minister, expressed hope for his party to still have its mayor in the BMC.
BMC mayor post: Why Eknath Shinde has moved his leaders to resort - number game explained | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-17Uddhav Thackeray claimed that the BJP was planning to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra.
Decoding BJP’s victory: How party outmaneuvered Thackeray ‘brand’ and Pawars in Maharashtra | Pune NewsIndia· 2026-01-17Uddhav Thackeray is the chief of Sena (UBT) and was involved in the BMC polls as a test for his party's influence.
Mumbai BMC election results 2026: Only traditional bastions back UBT-MNS’s ‘Save Marathis’ plank; key takeaways | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-17
Uddhav Thackeray has lost control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation after a long-standing dominance.
Thackerays lose control of BMC: What's next for Uddhav and his Sena | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-16Uddhav Thackeray suffered a major electoral setback, with his party's seats in the BMC dropping significantly.
BMC and other Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: Top 10 winners and losers | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-16
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) faced its weakest showing in the BMC in over 20 years.
Maharashtra civic poll results 2026: BJP dominates, AIMIM expands, Congress finds foothold - 5 key takeaways | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-16Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena's 30-year control collapses in the BMC elections.
Mumbai BMC election results 2026: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena's 30-year control collapses | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-16
The Congress is allying with the Thackeray brothers.
PCMC Election Results 2026: Pawars fail to deliver in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune; BJP takes major lead | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-16Uddhav Thackeray is one of the estranged Thackeray cousins whose reunion is anticipated in the context of the BMC elections.
BJP's maha moment? Exit polls predict Mahayuti sweep in BMC elections; Thackeray union likely to fall flat | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-15
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray mounted a joint attack on the rival BJP over what they described as 'fake Hindutva'.
'Will come to Mumbai, try cutting my legs': BJP’s Annamalai fires back at Raj Thackeray; slams ‘rasmalai’ jibe | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-12
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray mounted a joint attack on the rival BJP over what they described as 'fake Hindutva'.
'I'll kick you': Raj Thackeray warns UP, Bihar migrants against Hindi imposition; calls it crisis | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-12Uddhav Thackeray has reunited with his cousin Raj to announce an electoral alliance for civic polls in Mumbai.
Why Thackerays and Pawars are reuniting ahead of pollsIndia· 2026-01-11Uddhav Thackeray is a key figure in the Thackeray alliance that has altered the political landscape of Maharashtra.
Cousins unite, MVA disintegrates? How Thackeray alliance isolates Congress in Maharashtra | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-25
Uddhav Thackeray has joined hands with Raj Thackeray for the Mumbai civic polls.
‘Ajit hasn’t given up ideology’: Supriya Sule hints at Pawar tie-up for BMC polls; mentions talks ongoing | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-25Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena secured nine.
Mahayuti sweeps Phase 1 of Maharashtra local body polls | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-22
Uddhav Thackeray himself said he had nothing to offer to the people and that is why his party was rejected.
Maharashtra local body polls: Record victory for BJP-led Mahayuti; opposition blames EC, EVMs & money | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-21
Uddhav Thackeray is seeking to reassert political relevance by winning control of the BMC.
BMC polls: Congress decides to go solo; Uddhav–Raj bonhomie strains MVA | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-20
Uddhav Thackeray has united with his cousin Raj Thackeray on the platform of Marathi asmita ahead of the BMC polls.
Race To The Gateway Of BombayIndia· 2025-12-17Uddhav Thackeray opposed what he called attempts at 'Hindi imposition,' particularly in schools.
Undoing Macaulay? Inside India’s decolonisation push towards ‘Bharat’ | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-07
Uddhav Thackeray seemed to be lagging behind in upholding the Sena’s ‘root cause’ during political shifts.
Why Hindi becomes a flashpoint on Mumbai locals? Teen's death sparks big political storm | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-12-04
