Sun Nov 16 05:40:57 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:
Summary:
The Maharashtra government has reappointed Uddhav Thackeray, head of Shiv Sena (UBT) and former Chief Minister, as the chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial Public Trust. The trust oversees the construction of a memorial for the late Bal Thackeray at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The reconstitution includes the appointment of other members like Subhash Desai, Aaditya Thackeray, Parag Alvani, and Shishir Shinde, with varying term lengths. The government is formalizing the changes with the Charity Commissioner. This move follows the expiration of the previous trust members’ terms, including Aaditya Thackeray’s tenure as chairman.
News Article:
Uddhav Thackeray Reappointed to Lead Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Trust
Mumbai, November 16, 2025 – In a move with political undertones, the Maharashtra government has reinstated Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) and former Chief Minister, as the chairman of the Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial Public Trust. The trust is responsible for the construction and management of a memorial dedicated to the late Shiv Sena founder, Bal Thackeray, located at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai.
A government notification issued on Saturday confirmed Thackeray’s appointment along with four other members. Subhash Desai, a former minister, will serve as the trust’s secretary. Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav’s son and an MLA, has been appointed as a member, along with legislators Parag Alvani and Shishir Shinde.
In addition to the appointed members, the trust will also include five ex-officio members: the Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, the Principal Secretary (Urban Development-II), the Principal Secretary (Law and Judiciary), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner, and two members elected from the general body.
While Uddhav Thackeray and Subhash Desai will serve a five-year term, Alvani and Shinde will have a three-year tenure. The government has also authorized Desai to register the changes in the trust’s composition with the Charity Commissioner, as mandated by the Bombay Public Trusts Act and the Co-operative Societies Registration Act.
The Balasaheb Thackeray National Memorial Public Trust was originally formed in 2016, with Uddhav Thackeray initially serving as chairman. He resigned in 2019 after the initial term of the trust members expired. The most recent term of the trust members, including Aaditya Thackeray as chairman, concluded in March 2025, prompting the government to re-establish the organization.
First Piper 