In a big political growth, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, estranged cousins and leaders of rival factions born out of the undivided Shiv Sena, will share a public stage for the primary time in twenty years. The occasion, scheduled for July 5 on the NSCI Dome in Worli, will mark the celebration of “Marathi Vijay Diwas”, following the Maharashtra authorities’s choice to withdraw two controversial government resolutions (GRs) on the implementation of the three-language policy in schools. 

The joint celebration is being organised by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). A public invitation launched on Tuesday (July 1, 2025), titled ‘Marathicha Awaaz’, options no social gathering symbols however carries the names of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray as co-hosts, together with a graphic define of the State of Maharashtra. 

“Marathi moms, sisters and brothers, did we make the federal government bow down? Sure, we did make the federal government bow down! This celebration might be yours. We have been solely preventing in your behalf. Subsequently, even whereas celebrating this pleasure, we’re solely the organisers of this gathering; the remainder is so that you can have fun. Come, have fun and burst with pleasure! We’re ready!” the joint invitation reads. 

Confirming their attendance, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut mentioned the occasion could be a “celebration of Marathi unity and delight,” and an assertion of regional id.

 Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday (June 29, 2025) had introduced the withdrawal of the federal government resolutions that was proposed to introduce Hindi from Class 1 in State-run colleges as a part of a uniform three-language coverage — a transfer strongly opposed by each the MNS and Sena (UBT).  

The 2 events had earlier introduced a joint protest march however referred to as it off after the withdrawal, calling it a “victory of the Marathi manoos”. Mr. Uddhav Thackeray subsequently introduced a public celebration on July 5 to spotlight Marathi unity.

Reacting to the announcement of the joint rally, BJP MP and former Chief Minister Narayan Rane launched a scathing assault on Mr. Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of pushing Mr. Raj out of the undivided Shiv Sena and now looking for reconciliation for political acquire. 

“Has Mr. Uddhav forgotten how he harassed Raj, inflicting him to give up the social gathering? Now he’s making an attempt to butter him up within the title of brotherhood,” Mr. Rane posted on social media. 

Mr. Rane went on in charge Uddhav for the decline of the unique Shiv Sena, stating, “Balasaheb Thackeray introduced the social gathering to energy, however Mr. Uddhav misplaced it. He doesn’t have the power or skill to reclaim what was misplaced.”  

He additionally pointed to the contributions of himself, Eknath Shinde, and Ganesh Naik to the Shiv Sena’s progress, claiming they have been discarded by Mr. Uddhav’s management. Notably, Mr. Raj Thackeray had campaigned in assist of Mr. Rane throughout the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

In response, Bhaskar Jadhav, senior chief of the Shiv Sena (UBT), questioned Mr. Rane’s credibility and political consistency.  

“Why is Narayan Rane so involved about others? He left his personal social gathering inside a 12 months, then give up Congress. He should clarify his personal journey to the folks of Maharashtra,” Mr. Jadhav mentioned.  

He additionally referred to Mr. Rane’s latest remarks geared toward BJP Minister Ravindra Chavan, suggesting they revealed deeper political contradictions throughout the ruling coalition.