Updated On: 16 October, 2025 10:59 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
The images of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray appeared side by side on a decorative Diwali kandil (lantern) in Mumbai. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The lantern is part of Diwali celebrations and carries a symbolic message of peace and family unity during the festival of lights
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It also featured pictures of Amit Thackeray and Aditya Thackeray — the next-generation leaders of the Thackeray family

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On Wednesday, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray and leaders of the opposition parties held a press conference citing grave irregularities in voters` lists
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They also demanded that local body elections should not take place unless the anomalies are rectified

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Uddhav and Raj Thackeray has been frequently meeting lately, adding to growing speculation about a possible political alliance ahead of the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra
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