Balasaheb Thackeray

Shiv Sena Begins Preparation For 2019 Maharashtra Assembly Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 14, 2015

The Shiv Sena has started its preparations for the 2019 Assembly polls apparently after its ambition of winning enough seats to rule Maharashtra alone in the 2014 state elections was not fulfilled.

Plot Opposite 'Matoshree' Ideal for Bal Thackeray Memorial: Nitesh Rane

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 20, 2015

Amid controversy over the Mayor's Bungalow being converted into late Bal Thackeray's memorial, Congress legislator Nitesh Rane today said the private plot purchased by the Thackeray family opposite their residence 'Matoshree' was an ideal place for the commemorative structure.

Mumbai Hit-and-Run: Girl Dies After Lying Injured in Front of Police Station

Mumbai News | mid-day.com | Saturday May 16, 2015

Just four days into her new job, Archana Pandya (22) was returning home when a vehicle ran over her at Goregaon; she was lying injured for 20 minutes in front of a police station before she was rushed to hospital and declared dead on arrival.

Sanjay Raut, Muslims Thank You for Your Concern

Blog | Mohd Asim | Monday April 13, 2015

So the Shiv Sena is deeply concerned about the well-being of Muslims in India. And the party has an instant solution for all that plagues the community: strip Muslims of their voting rights.

Congress Corporator Takes Potshots at Uddhav Thackeray While He Watches On

India News | mid-day.com | Monday December 1, 2014

Congress corporator Nayna Sheth Doshi took a dig at Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray for his presence at a function to inaugurate a park, even has he watched on.

Uddhav Thackeray May Have Punched Above His Weight

Elections News | Swapan Dasgupta | Saturday October 11, 2014

His gamble could pay off for estranged cousin Raj, writes Swapan Dasgupta.

Shiv Sena Dismisses PM Narendra Modi's Remark of "Respect for Balasaheb"

Assembly | Reported by Ketki Angre; edited by Mala Das | Monday October 6, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will not target former ally Shiv Sena in his campaign in Maharashtra, but the Sena isn't very taken with his stand.

Silence on Shiv Sena 'Out of Respect for Balasaheb': PM Narendra Modi

Assembly | Tejas Mehta and Ketki Angre; Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday October 6, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today explained his continued silence on the Shiv Sena, saying it was "out of respect" for the late Balasaheb Thackeray.

BJP Back-Stabbed Balasaheb by Snapping Ties with Shiv Sena: Aditya Thackeray

Assembly | Press Trust of India | Monday October 6, 2014

The Shiv Sena has accused its erstwhile ally BJP of back-stabbing late Sena chief Bal Thackeray by snapping ties over seat sharing in Maharashtra assembly elections.

Silent on Sena Out of Respect for Balasaheb Thackeray, Says PM Modi in Maharashtra

Assembly | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday October 6, 2014

In his first rally of the day at Maharashtra's Tasgaon, Sangli district, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he has been silent on the Shiv Sena "out of respect" for the late Balasaheb Thackeray.

Narendra Modi Consistently Ignored Uddhav Thackeray

Elections News | Kumar Ketkar | Friday October 10, 2014

Balasaheb Thackeray enjoyed trust and affection of Vajpayee, writes Kumar Ketkar

No Climbdown From Sena On Claim For Maharashtra Chief Minister's Post

India News | Saurabh Gupta | Sunday September 7, 2014

The wrangling over the chief minister's post in Maharashtra is clearly not over between the saffron allies BJP and Shiv Sena.

Another Shiv Sena leader quits to join NCP. Is Uddhav Thackeray losing grip?

Elections News | Saurabh Gupta | Friday March 21, 2014

After former Sena Spokesperson Rahul Narvekar, it's the turn of five-time Sena MP Mohan Rawale to join Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party.

Mumbai: Shiv Sena finds a way to bring Balasaheb back on stage

Mumbai News | mid-day.com | Friday January 24, 2014

At its pre-election rally in the city yesterday, Shiv Sena was seen trying to go back in time to inspire its legions, using technology to get the late Balasaheb Thackeray back on stage and firmly in the limelight.

Couldn't have made 'Sarkar' without Balasaheb, says RGV

Sunday November 18, 2012

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma says "Sarkar" and "Sarkar Raj" would not have been possible without Bal Thackeray and adds some of the dialogues in the film were inspired by the Shiv Sena supremo.

Bal Thackeray's funeral procession on way to Shivaji Park; lakhs of supporters follow

India News | Reported by Rashmi Rajput; Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Sunday November 18, 2012

Bal Thackeray will be cremated today at Shivaji Park, where he launched the Shiv Sena 46 years ago at a massive rally on Dussehra. The police expect a crowd of three to four lakh at the ground.

Bal Thackeray's funeral procession on way to Shivaji Park; lakhs of supporters present

India News | Reported by Rashmi Rajput; Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Sunday November 18, 2012

Bal Thackeray's final journey from his Bandra home, 'Matoshree', to Shivaji Park is being held amid the presence of lakhs of Shiv Sainiks, who have come from all across Maharashtra.

Bal Thackeray's funeral procession begins; stay home, say police; autos and taxis off roads

India News | Reported by Rashmi Rajput; Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Sunday November 18, 2012

Bal Thackeray's final journey from his Bandra home, 'Matoshree', to Shivaji Park has begun.

Sachin Tendulkar, cricket fraternity pay tributes to Bal Thackeray

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2012

"Really sad to hear about Balasaheb's demise. His contribution to Maharashtra was immense. It's a terrible loss and he will always be remembered and missed," Tendulkar said in a message on his facebook page.

I-League match postponed following Bal Thackeray's death

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 17, 2012

The I-League match between Pune FC and Air India here on Sunday has been postponed due to the sudden demise of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackrey in Mumbai on Saturday.

The legacy of Bal Thackeray

People | Written by Sreenivasan Jain | Saturday November 17, 2012

Controversial. Communal. Demagogue. And the only man who could bring Mumbai to a halt. At the same time: a talented cartoonist, a master orator, a shrewd politician and a hero who fought for the rights of Marathis.

Meet Balasaheb Thackeray's biggest fan

India News | Written by Tejas Mehta; Edited by Shamik Ghosh | Friday November 16, 2012

If there was an award for sycophancy and turning-netas-into-Gods, Mohan Yadav would undoubtedly be the clear winner.

Bal Thackeray stable, says Shiv Sena; Mumbai resumes normal life

India News | Reported by Tejas Mehta, Rashmi Rajput and Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Friday November 16, 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, known as "Balasaheb," is responding to treatment well, Sena MP Anil Desai has said. "Yesterday, Uddhav ji told to maintain peace and stay calm. Bala ji is responding to the treatment well. All the big doctors are taking care of him," Mr Desai said today.

Bal Thackeray stable now, says Shiv Sena

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 15, 2012

"Balasaheb is stable now. Need not worry. He is responding to doctors' efforts," said Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena spokesperson.

Bal Thackeray fine, says Raj amid health concerns

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday November 11, 2012

Ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's health caused sudden concern late on Saturday even as close family members came to see him in Mumbai.

The legacy of Bal Thackeray

India News | Edited by Prasad Sanyal | Saturday November 17, 2012

Controversial. Communal. Demagogue. And the only man who could bring Mumbai to a halt. At the same time: a talented cartoonist, a master orator, a shrewd politician and a hero who fought for the rights of Marathis.

Tiger's roar missing at Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally in Mumbai

India News | Written by Syed Imtiaz Jaleel; Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Wednesday October 24, 2012

The Tiger's roar was missing at Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally in Mumbai on Wednesday evening. Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray is showing clear signs of ageing. Not in his otherwise aggressive style, Balasaheb was pleading with folded hands to Marathi manoos to stay united and not to let the Shiv Sena down.

Bal Thackeray gifts rudraksh necklace to Ganesh Galli idol

Mumbai News | mid-day.com | Tuesday September 18, 2012

Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray donated a necklace having 1,118 beads of panchmukhi (five faced) rudraksha to the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav mandal at Ganesh Galli. The mandal received the news on Sunday evening and the necklace was sent to the mandal's office from Matoshree yesterday evening and it was placed on the idol.

Who is Raj Thackeray?

People | Edited by Mala Das | Monday September 3, 2012

If Raj Thackeray hadn't been a politician, his ambition was to become a cartoonist for Walt Disney. On his website, he describes himself as a "gifted painter and cartoonist", like his uncle, Balasaheb Thackeray.

Can't stand the station being called CST, says Bal Thackeray

Cities | mid-day.com | Wednesday April 28, 2010

Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray has lashed out against Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai being called CST. "I can't stand that station being called CST," Thackeray wrote in Wednesday's edition of his party newspaper Saamna.