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Rising son: Is Aaditya prepping for a bigger role in the Sena (UBT)?

Rising son: Is Aaditya prepping for a bigger role in the Sena (UBT)?

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MUMBAI: Aaditya Thackeray could be stepping into bigger shoes as he prepares to seize the reins as working president of the Shiv Sena (UBT), a party headed by his father, Uddhav Thackeray. Aaditya Thackeray Although Aaditya has denied reports on his likely elevation, party insiders say he will be appointed working president in June, when the Sena (UBT) celebrates its 60th anniversary. Political circles have been abuzz ever since party MP Sanjay Ruat told the media on Wednesday at his residence in New Delhi that it was time the new generation came forward. He made this remark when quizzed by the media on a possible larger role for Aaditya within the Sena (UBT). Raut, who is also editor of the party’s mouthpiece Saamana, said, “I don’t have any information about this development in the party. But Aaditya Thackeray and his team worked good in the BMC elections. Now it is time for a new generation to come forward.” Leaders in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) welcomed reports on Aaditya’s possible elevation, saying it would …

Aaditya slams BJP over tree-cutting plan for Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik

Aaditya slams BJP over tree-cutting plan for Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik

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Ahead of the Maharashtra local body elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the proposed plan to cut trees in Nashik as part of preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2027, alleging that the ruling party wants to bring `Raavan Raj` to the city, reported the PTI. He was addressing party workers in Nashik ahead of the elections to the Nashik Municipal Corporation, scheduled for January 15. Criticism over Tapovan tree-cutting plan Targeting the BJP, Thackeray alleged that the party’s commitment to Hindutva was political rather than genuine. He claimed that if the BJP truly followed the ideals of Lord Ram, it would not have supported the cutting of trees in the Tapovan area. He alleged that the land was being cleared to benefit builders, according to the PTI. “It wants to bring Raavan Raj,” he said, the news agency reported. NGT halts project after protests The Nashik civic body had proposed cutting trees in the Tapovan area to build a ‘Sadhu Gram’ colony for the Kumbh …

‘Stop Fooling Mumbai’: Aaditya Thackeray Slams Pagdi Policy, Seeks Legal Protection For Tenants | India News

‘Stop Fooling Mumbai’: Aaditya Thackeray Slams Pagdi Policy, Seeks Legal Protection For Tenants | India News

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Last Updated:December 15, 2025, 21:05 IST Thackeray demanded that residents living under the pagdi system be granted legal recognition as ‘occupants’, ensuring them statutory protection during redevelopment. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray. (File/PTI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA  Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation, accusing it of making hollow announcements for Mumbai while failing to safeguard the rights of residents living under the pagdi system. He said that after the opposition placed concrete and detailed demands before the government, the authorities appeared rattled and were now scrambling with what he described as “empty assurances.” Speaking on the issue of pagdi chawl redevelopment and Shiv Sena UBT HQ, Thackeray termed the current policy “deceptive” and unfair to tenants. He alleged that while residents are offered limited benefits and little legal certainty, developers are being extended generous concessions. “The entire framework is skewed in favour of builders. Pagdi tenants continue to live with insecurity despite repeated claims of reform,” he said. Thackeray demanded that residents living under the pagdi …

22 MLAs from ruling ally ‘close’ to Fadnavis, ready to cross over, claims Aaditya

22 MLAs from ruling ally ‘close’ to Fadnavis, ready to cross over, claims Aaditya

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Leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) Legislature Party, Aaditya Thackeray. File | Photo Credit: ANI Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Aaditya Thackeray on Monday (December 8, 2025) claimed that 22 MLAs from a Mahayuti ally have “grown close” to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and are ready to switch sides, an oblique reference to Deputy CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. In June 2022, the Shiv Sena split following a rebellion led by Mr. Shinde, resulting in the collapse of the then Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi Government. Later, in January 2024, Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar held that the Eknath Shinde-led faction was the “real” Shiv Sena, which is a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti in the State along with the BJP and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s NCP. “There is one party and two factions on the treasury side. Twenty-two MLAs from one faction have grown close to the CM. They have good funds, and they have started dancing to the tune of the CM,” Aaditya Thackeray claimed, without naming the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The 22 …

Aaditya Thackeray flags ‘serious, shocking’ errors in draft voters’ lists, demands EC extend time for people to file corrections | Mumbai News

Aaditya Thackeray flags ‘serious, shocking’ errors in draft voters’ lists, demands EC extend time for people to file corrections | Mumbai News

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday stepped up his criticism of the Election Commission, saying there were “serious and shocking” errors in the draft voter lists for municipal corporations in Maharashtra, especially for the BMC polls. He demanded that the Election Commission extend the time allowed for people to file objections and corrections.Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Thackeray said his party has checked the draft lists ward by ward and found large gaps, incorrect entries and repeated names. The former Maharashtra minister said that while the Election Commission said there were 11 lakh names repeated, the actual repeats marked in the lists crossed 14 lakh. He said many people were incorrectly marked as repeats simply because they had common Marathi names, even though they were different individuals. He added that around 50,000 names that were actually repeated were not flagged at all. Thackeray claimed names of many voters who died years ago continued to appear in booth-level lists. “In some cases their families have even submitted death certificates, but …

‘Nobody doing anything’: Sena UBT’s Aaditya Thackeray on rising air pollution in Delhi

‘Nobody doing anything’: Sena UBT’s Aaditya Thackeray on rising air pollution in Delhi

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As Delhi once again breathed ‘poor’ quality air, Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the national capital. “All levels of government to one party has made governance crumble even further,” he said. Thackeray alleged that since schools are running in hybrid mode and employees are compelled to take sick leaves, productivity is getting affected.(PTI file photo) According to the central pollution control board (CPCB), the average AQI over the last 24 hours stood at 370 as Delhi breathed air that fell under the ‘very poor’ category. “Nobody from the government at any level is talking or doing anything on it,” Thackeray alleged adding that since schools are running in hybrid mode and employees are compelled to take sick leaves, productivity is getting affected. “All levels of Government- from Union Government, to State, to municipal corporations in Delhi belong to the BJP. Giving all levels of government to one party has made governance crumble even further,” Thackeray wrote on his official X (formerly Twitter) …

Attempt to malign me, will reply to allegations in court: Aaditya on Disha Salian case

Attempt to malign me, will reply to allegations in court: Aaditya on Disha Salian case

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said attempts were being made to malign his image over the June 2020 accidental death case of Disha Salian, and he will present his side before the court. File | Photo Credit: PTI Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday (March 20, 2025) said attempts were being made to malign his image over the June 2020 accidental death case of Disha Salian, and he will present his side before the court. Satish Salian, father of Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, on Wednesday (March 19, 2025) said he has moved the Bombay High Court seeking a fresh probe into the mysterious circumstances under which she was found dead in June 2020. The petition demanded registration of a First Information Report against Mr.Thackeray and transfer of the probe to the CBI, he said. Also read | Disha Salian death: Commission directs Mumbai police to take action against Narayan Rane The petition also claimed that his daughter was raped and murdered, and subsequently, there was a politically-orchestrated …

Aaditya Thackeray on Disha Salian death allegation: ‘Attempts to malign image’ | Latest News India

Aaditya Thackeray on Disha Salian death allegation: ‘Attempts to malign image’ | Latest News India

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday alleged that attempts were made to “malign his image” over the June 2020 death of Disha Salian, a former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Shivsena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray along with party leaders (PTI File Photo) (PTI) “Attempts are being made for the last five years to malign my image. We will put forth our side in the court. We will give our replies (to the allegations) in the court,” PTI quoted the former Maharashtra minister as saying. ALSO READ: Disha Salian death: Sena MP reacts as father seeks FIR against Aaditya Thackeray Satish Salian, father of Disha Salian, moved the Bombay High Court seeking a fresh probe into the mysterious circumstances under which she was found dead in June 2020. He said the petition demanded that a First Information Report be registered against Aaditya Thackeray and that the probe be transferred to the CBI. “The petition also claimed that his daughter was raped and murdered, and subsequently there was a politically-orchestrated cover-up to protect …

Disha Salian death: Father moves Bombay HC, seeks FIR against Aaditya Thackeray, CBI probe

Disha Salian death: Father moves Bombay HC, seeks FIR against Aaditya Thackeray, CBI probe

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Disha Salian’s father has approached the Bombay High Court, demanding a fresh probe into her death and an FIR against Aaditya Thackeray. The plea alleged murder, and cover-up, and sought a CBI investigation. Satish Salian, father of Disha Salian, the former manager of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking a fresh investigation into his daughter’s mysterious death in June 2020. The petition urges the court to direct the registration of an FIR against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and to transfer the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Salian said. Petition alleges murder and cover-up The plea alleges that Disha Salian was brutally raped and murdered, and that a politically motivated cover-up followed to protect influential figures. Initially, the family believed the Mumbai Police’s investigation was genuine, but they now claim it was a deliberate attempt to suppress crucial evidence. “The Mumbai Police hastily closed the case as suicide or accidental death without considering forensic evidence, circumstantial proof, or eyewitness testimonies,” the petition states. Lawyer …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence | Latest News India

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence | Latest News India

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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. Aaditya Thackeray raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government’s handling of recent violence in Nagpur(ANI) The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government’s handling of recent violence in Nagpur, highlighting the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) ‘s lack of response. Speaking to the media, Aditya Thackeray said, “Why did the CMO not react when rumours of violence were spreading in Nagpur? Whenever such an incident is about to take place, the first report arrives at the Chief Minister of the state and the Home Department. Did they not have any information regarding this? I think the BJP wants to make Maharashtra the next Manipur.” Nagpur violence LIVE coverage Drawing a comparison with Vietnam, Thackeray emphasised the country’s remarkable economic progress despite being smaller and less populous than India, specifically citing its booming electronics industry. ALSO READ: Nagpur violence: …