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Thackeray cousins: Then vs now — political divide and reunion after two decades

In a surprising turn of events in Maharashtra politics, cousins Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray joined forces to fight Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) 2026, ending a political divide that has lasted over two decades. Once rivals leading separate political journeys, the alliance between the two cousins marks a historic moment in the state’s political landscape. Here`s a glimpse of then vs now photos of the cousins (PICS/ RANE ASHISH, SCREENGRABS, FILE PICS)

Updated 18 days ago

Raj Thackeray (left) with Shiv Sena founder and uncle Bal Thackeray and cousin Uddhav Thackeray before his exit from the undivided Shiv Sena in 2006. FILE PIC

IN PHOTOS: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray share stage at Shivaji Park after 20 years

The Thackeray cousins -- Uddhav and Raj Thackeray on Sunday evening jointly shared a stage at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai first time in over 20 years. Pics/Rane Ashish

Updated 21 days ago