The Thackeray family, an enduring force in Maharashtra’s political landscape, witnessed a significant chapter in the 2024 state assembly elections as cousins Aaditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray contested from neighbouring constituencies, Worli and Mahim, respectively. However, the electoral outcomes—with Aaditya retaining Worli, while Amit lost his poll debut in Mahim—highlighted the shifting dynamics within their political strongholds and the impact of factional rivalries. Ironically, while Aaditya benefited from his uncle Raj Thackeray’s tactical manoeuvres in Worli, Amit bore the brunt of Uddhav Thackeray’s strategy in Mahim.

Aaditya’s second innings