MNS chief Raj Thackeray, speaking in Thane, launched a sharp attack on the BJP and rebel Shiv Sena leaders, calling the current political culture "dirty and horrifying." He warned that defections and the BJP’s strategy of weakening opponents would backfire, likening the party’s reliance on PM Modi to a fragile house of cards.
MNS president Raj Thackeray has alleged that the BJP-led Union government is attempting to secure perpetual power through delimitation linked to the women's reservation bill. He warned that states controlling population growth would be unfairly penalised, while those with unchecked growth would gain more representation.
A Japanese woman learning a new Marathi word daily went viral, sparking debate on linguistic respect in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray praised foreigners’ efforts to embrace local language and culture, urging locals to strengthen Marathi through economic and social engagement
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray, has faced a severe defeat in the 2026 municipal corporation elections, failing to retain influence in its traditional strongholds. Analysts say the alliance between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray did not translate into votes.
A controversy erupted during the BMC elections in Mumbai after voters reported that the marker ink applied to their fingers could be easily wiped off. MNS chief Raj Thackeray accused the Maharashtra government and Election Commission of manipulating the process to secure victory, calling it a “sign of a dying democracy.”
Nitish Rane questioned whether MNS workers had the courage to target Muslims who also might not speak Marathi, warning that if Hindus were attacked, the Mahayuti government’s “third eye” would awaken.
Raj Thackeray had parted ways with the Shiv Sena, when it was undivided and led by his cousin. However, his MNS could not make much impact even though he is seen as a powerful orator and enjoys a certain following.
Earlier on February 9, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray demanded Bharat Ratna for the founder of Shiv Sena Bal Thackeray who passed away in 2012.
Mumbai: In a big loss of face, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray on Friday morning announced that he has temporarily postponed his proposed visit to Ayodhya on June 5. Raj himself made the announcement via social media but didn’t spell out any reasons for the move. MNS Spokesperson Sandip Deshpande and party leader Bala […]
Mumbai: An irked All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Tuesday said it has cut off relations with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray after he rebuffed its offer to join the ‘Iftar’ on Sunday. AIMIM MP from Aurangabad Syed Imtiaz Jaleel said that ahead of his rally in that city three days ago (May 1), […]
