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In a major political development in Maharashtra, MNS chief Raj Thackeray is set to visit his cousin Uddhav Thackeray at their ancestral home, Matoshree, to wish him a happy birthday on Sunday.
This marks a historic moment, as Raj Thackeray is voluntarily visiting Matoshree for the first time since his departure from Shiv Sena. Previously, his visits were limited to unavoidable circumstances, making this gesture particularly noteworthy and hinting at a potential new chapter in Maharashtra's political landscape.
Raj Thackeray, who was mentored by his uncle Balasaheb Thackeray since childhood, had a close association with Matoshree during his Shiv Sena days. However, a rift occurred after he left the party. His current visit, after many years, is being seen as a pivotal step, potentially reviving hopes for an alliance between the Thackeray group and the MNS.
This comes after a recent Marathi gathering where the Thackeray brothers appeared together on the same stage on July 5th. The lack of concrete progress on an alliance after that event had raised questions about their future political cooperation. However, Raj Thackeray's visit to Matoshree today is expected to invigorate discussions about a potential reunion, especially with the upcoming Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections in mind.
The last time Raj Thackeray visited Matoshree was in 2012, following the passing of Balasaheb Thackeray. He also drove Uddhav Thackeray home after a heart treatment at Lilavati Hospital. Today, on Uddhav Thackeray's 65th birthday, the meeting between the two cousins is generating considerable buzz, with a large number of workers from both parties reportedly converging at Bandra's Matoshree, signalling the growing momentum for their potential political convergence.
