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Raj Thackeray

Indian politician (born 1968)

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Raj Thackeray: Indian politician (born 1968)
Raj Shrikant Thackeray is an Indian politician and the founding chairperson of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a regional political party. Raj was a former member of Shiv Sena till he founded MNS in 2006. He is the nephew of Balasaheb Thackeray.

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Raj Thackeray son held up at toll plaza, MNS workers go on rampage


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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde meets MNS chief Raj Thackeray

Even as the fierce power tussle between rival Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions, led by Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar, continued in Maharashtra, chief minister of the state Eknath..
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Rs 2,000 note withdrawn: Fickle-minded move, country can't afford such decisions, says Raj Thackeray


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Maharashtra gives Y+ cover to all 41 MLAs, 10 MPs from Shinde camp

The Z+ cover of Shinde, Fadnavis and governor B S Koshyari has also been been retained. There is no change in the Y+ cover of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Uddhav’s wife Rashmi and son Tejas, and..
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BMC Elections: Raj Thackeray's meeting with Fadnavis sparks alliance buzz, Amit Shah in Mumbai next week

The BJP is making all attempts to dislodge the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, which has been ruling the civic body for the last three decades.
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Devendra Fadnavis meets Raj Thackeray

The MNS chief had last month undergone a hip replacement surgery at the Lilavati Hospital. This is Fadnavis's first visit to Thackeray after the surgery. The meeting between the two leaders assumes..
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BJP offered Maharashtra Cabinet berth to Raj Thackeray's son: Reports

Uddhav Thackeray has been grooming his son Aaditya to take over the Shiv Sena in the future.
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'Journey begins towards one's decline': MNS chief Raj Thackeray slams Uddhav Thackeray in cryptic tweet

MNS chief Raj Thackeray, a day after Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the new CM, slammed former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray through a tweet.
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MNS chief Raj Thackeray hospitalised; to undergo hip surgery on June 1

Earlier this month, Thackeray had said he would be undergoing surgery for his knee and back problems.
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'Entire Maharashtra will burn if Raj Thackeray is hurt': MNS poster issues warning to protestors

Amid protests against Thackeray's visit to Ayodhya, a post by MNS sparked controversy in Maharashtra, saying the entire state "will burn".
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'Enemy No.1 of north Indians': JD(U) opposes MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s Ayodhya visit

BJP’s coalition partner in Bihar the JD(U) has decided to oppose Raj Thackeray’s visit to the holy city and has demanded an apology from him for his stand on the north Indians. Talking to TOI, JDU..
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Yogi Adityanath should not meet Raj Thackeray during his Ayodhya visit: BJP MP Brij Bhushan


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Akbaruddin Owaisi visits Aurangzeb's tomb, attacks Raj Thackeray, prompts MNS warning

AIMIM Lok Sabha MP from Aurangabad, Imtiaz Jaleel downplayed the controversy.
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Amid loudspeaker row AIMIM's Owaisi makes veiled attack on Raj Thackeray


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Ayodhya visit by Raj Thackeray should not be opposed by BJP MPs: Devendra Fadnavis

Raj Thackeray recently gave an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 4.
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BJP MPs should not oppose Raj Thackeray's upcoming Ayodhya visit: Devendra Fadnavis


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Loudspeaker row: Raj Thackeray gets threat letter, MNS warns of harsh retaliation if party chief harmed

Last month, Raj Thackeray issued an ultimatum to all mosques in the state of Maharashtra to remove their loudspeakers by May 4.
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Lord Ram doesn't bless those with 'fake' emotions: Sanjay Raut on Raj Thackeray's upcoming Ayodhya visit


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Raj Thackeray has problems with loudspeakers because Uddhav is CM: Sanjay Raut

Earlier this week, scores of MNS workers were detained when they tried to play Hanuman Chalisa to counter azaan.
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'For cheap copies...': Priyanka Chaturvedi tweets Bal Thackeray's video, takes veiled dig at Raj Thackeray

Raj Thackeray has announced that his party will play Hanuman Chalisa near mosques to counter azaan played on loudspeakers.
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Mosques shun loudspeakers, police keep Maharashtra peaceful

Maharashtra state remained largely peaceful on Wednesday amid MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s call to play the Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques if the azan was played on loudspeakers. Preventive action..
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Pushed to margins after state polls, loudspeaker row brings focus back on Raj Thackeray


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No violation of loudspeaker rules in Maharashtra; no one should teach Hindutva to Shiv Sena: Sanjay Raut

Without taking names of the BJP and MNS, Raut told reporters that people do not take cognisance of people who, with the support of "pseudo Hindutvawadis", conspire against the Shiv Sena. Notably, MNS..
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'If someone has complaint about Hindu religion...': Raj Thackeray shares Bal Thackeray's speech on loudspeakers

Hanuman Chalisa row: Raj Thackeray gave an ultimatum to the Shiv Sena-led government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3.
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Loudspeaker row: Heavy security deployed in Mumbai, neighbouring areas

Heavy security was deployed at several places in Mumbai and adjoining cities on Wednesday, a day after MNS chief Raj Thackeray urged people to play the Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers wherever they..
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Loudspeaker row: As Raj Thackeray's deadline ends, MNS workers play Hanuman Chalisa near Mumbai mosque

After Raj Thackeray's May 3 deadline came to an end, MNS workers decided to blare Hanuman Chalisa outside a mosque in Mumbai.
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Maharashtra cancels all police leaves after Raj Thackeray warning


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FIR filed against Raj Thackeray for provocative speech

Two days after he addressed a mega rally in Aurangabad, police on Tuesday registered an offence against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly making a provocative speech, among other charges. Reacting..
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Play Hanuman Chalisa if you hear loudspeakers blaring azaan: Raj Thackeray

Thackeray had earlier given an ultimatum to the state government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3.
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Police take action against Raj Thackeray, MNS workers as mosque loudspeakers 'deadline' nears: Key developments


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Non-bailable warrant issued against Raj Thackeray by Maharashtra court

In 2008, MNS workers had staged a protest in Shirala against the arrest of Thackeray in an agitation seeking priority for local youth in jobs.
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'Don't want hindrance for Muslim community': Raj Thackeray cancels Maha Aarti on Eid 2022

Raj Thackeray's Maha Aarti, which was scheduled for May 3, stands canceled as he doesn't want to "cause hindrance" for Muslims on Eid.
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Hanuman Chalisa row: I expect Maharashtra police to take action against Raj Thackeray, says AIMIM MP Imtiyaz Jaleel

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Lok Sabha MP from Aurangabad Syed Imtiyaz Jaleel says the police must take strict action or else it would set a bad precedent.
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'Raj Thackeray's speech aims to divide society': Maharashtra home minister amid loudspeaker row

In Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief accused the NCP leader of playing caste politics.
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'Won't be responsible for what happens after May 3': Raj Thackeray on deadline to remove loudspeakers

MNS leader Raj Thackeray said that if the loudspeakers are not removed by tomorrow, he will "show them the power of Maharashtra."
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Raj Thackeray reiterates May 3 deadline for removal of loudspeakers atop mosques, 'will not be responsible for what happens after'


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'Whom did you call Owaisi?': Raj Thackeray's poster issues threat to Sanjay Raut amid loudspeaker row

A poster stuck by MNS called out Sanjay Raut for calling Raj Thackeray "Maharashtra ka Owaisi" in the midst of the Maharashtra loudspeaker row.
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'Use loudspeaker to talk about inflation, fuel prices': Aaditya Thackeray hits out at uncle Raj Thackeray

Amid the current loudspeaker row in Maharashtra, Aaditya Thackeray has hit out at his uncle Raj Thackeray over his remarks on the loudspeaker rules.
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Raj Thackeray doing BJP's bidding, his speech bereft of common man's issues: Sharad Pawar


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MNS chief Raj Thackeray booked for allegedly brandishing sword during rally

The case was registered after Thackeray allegedly wielded a sword given to him by local party leaders during a public rally at Gadkari Chowk
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'Ban loudspeakers in Maharashtra mosques by May 3 or else...': Raj Thackeray issues ultimatum

MNS leader Raj Thackeray has again issued a warning of playing Hanuman Chalisa outside of mosques if the loudspeakers are not banned.
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Raj Thackeray reiterates demand for removal of loudspeakers from mosques, gives a deadline

Thackeray warned the Shiv Sena-led government that MNS workers will play the Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques if his demand is not met till May 3.
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Maharashtra minister halts speech for azaan in Pune, hits out at Raj Thackeray's 'Hanuman Chalisa' comment

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil halted his speech midway in Pune when a Muslim call to prayer was being made in the area.
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Sharad Pawar calls Raj Thackeray vanishing political entity


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Raj Thackeray's Gudhi Padwa speech scripted and sponsored by BJP: Sanjay Raut


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'Will play Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques': Raj Thackeray speaks against prayers on loudspeakers

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has spoken out against the usage of loudspeakers for prayers in mosques, urging action from the government.
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Maharashtra govt 'loves' lockdown: Raj Thackeray


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Migrants responsible for spread of coronavirus in Maharashtra: Raj Thackeray

MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday said migrant workers from other states were responsible for the rapid spread of coronavirus in Maharashtra, which has been reporting a large number of new infections..
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