Updated On: 24 December, 2025 01:11 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Ending two decades of political rivalry, Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj announced an alliance to contest the 2026 BMC elections together. The joint Worli press conference, tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray, and unity of the next generation marked a key moment in Maharashtra politics. (Pics/Ashish Raje and Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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The joint press conference of Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS began at a hotel in Worli, where Sanjay Raut said the coming together of Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray marked a turning point in Maharashtra politics
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Along with Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, Maharashtra on Wednesday also saw the alliance of Amit Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray, who came together to join hands before the BMC elections in 2026

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At the press conference which was held at Worli, the wives of Raj and Uddhav Thackeray were also seen sitting together
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Before the press conference, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray also paid tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray at Shivaji Park in Dadar

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The rare moment underscored shared legacy and unity, drawing significant political attention across Maharashtra
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Soon after the press conference ended, Aaditya Thackeray along with Amit Thackeray and Sanjay Raut came on stage, showcasing the strength of the allaince