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**Headline: Thackeray Brothers Unite at Victory Rally, Hint at Potential Alliance After Hindi Imposition Rollback**
**Mumbai:** In a significant political development, Shiv Sena (Thackeray) leader Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray shared a stage at a victory rally in Mumbai today, celebrating the government’s decision to retract the mandatory imposition of Hindi language policy. The event, held in Worli, drew massive crowds of supporters from both parties and sparked intense speculation about a potential future alliance.
The rally was organized in the wake of strong opposition from both Thackeray factions to the Hindi language policy, with both leaders taking an aggressive stance on the issue. The government’s subsequent reversal was hailed as a victory for regional linguistic pride.
The gathering was particularly noteworthy as it marked a rare public appearance together for the Thackeray cousins after several years. The atmosphere was charged with excitement, with party workers chanting slogans and celebrating their leaders’ reunion. MNS workers were seen celebrating with their leader Raju Patil.
During the rally, Raj Thackeray addressed the crowd first, followed by Uddhav Thackeray. In a symbolic gesture, Uddhav Thackeray patted Raj Thackeray on the back and whispered something in his ear.
Uddhav Thackeray further fueled alliance speculation by stating, “Raj addressed me respectfully at the beginning of his speech. We have all witnessed his capabilities. Therefore, I will also begin my speech by addressing him as ‘Honorable Raj Thackeray.’ Raj articulated the issues of Marathi language and Hindi imposition so well in his speech that I don’t feel the need to add much. Personally, I believe our presence together is more important than our speeches. Some people created a divide between us. Now, we are together, and we are together to stay.”
Uddhav Thackeray also criticized Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, stating “Fadnavis created a divide between us.” Fadnavis thanked Raj Thackeray in Pandharpur, but called Uddhav Thackeray ‘Rudali’. Fadnavis gave credit to Modi for the development of Mumbai and listed the works done for the Marathi people.
The rally has ignited discussions about the potential realignment of political forces in Maharashtra, with many observers seeing a united Thackeray front as a formidable force in future elections.
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