Uddhav Thackeray is an Indian politician and the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He is the son of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.
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Uddhav Thackeray was born on Wednesday, 26 July 1960 (age 63 years; as in 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Leo. He did his schooling from Balmohan Vidyamandir in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He graduated from Sir Jamsetji Jejebhoy School of Art in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Uddhav was not at all interested in politics and wanted to do something in some other field. He started doing professional photography and has also been a writer. Uddhav also started an advertising agency named “Chaurang”. However, the agency was not successful and had to be closed after some time.
Uddhav Thackeray during his young days as a professional photographer
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Eye colour: dark brown
Hair Color: Black
Family, Caste and Wife
Uddhav Thackeray belongs to the Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu caste (CKP). His father Bal Thackeray was a prominent politician and founder of Shiv Sena. His mother Meena Thackeray was a housewife. He has two elder brothers, Bindumadhav Thackeray (businessman and film producer) who died in a car accident on 20 April 1996, and Jaydev Thackeray. His cousin, Raj Thackeray is a politician and the founder of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Uddhav Thackeray’s father Bal Thackeray (right) and his mother Meena Thackeray (left).
Uddhav Thackeray (far left) with Bal Thackeray (centre) at the funeral of his elder brother Bindu Madhav Thackeray.
Uddhav Thackeray with his elder brother Jaydev Thackeray (right)
Uddhav Thackeray (right) with Raj Thackeray
Uddhav met his wife, Rashmi Thackeray (businesswoman and member of Shiv Sena’s women’s wing) during his college days and fell in love with her. They dated for some time and got married on 13 December 1988. They have two sons, Aditya Thackeray (politician) and Tejas Thackeray (wildlife researcher).
Uddhav Thackeray with his wife Rashmi Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray with Aditya Thackeray
Uddhav Thackeray with Tejas Thackeray
livelihood
When Uddhav joined Shiv Sena as a member, not many people knew about him; Because he kept a low profile. He has worked on many positions in Shiv Sena from grassroots level to state level. In 2002, he was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the 2002 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections by Bal Thackeray. He came into limelight when Shiv Sena under the leadership of Uddhav performed very well in the BMC elections.
Uddhav Thackeray during his younger days
In 2003, Uddhav was appointed as the working president of Shiv Sena. He was elected as the Shiv Sena chief after the death of Bal Thackeray in 2013. In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena had contested the elections as an ally with BJP. However, when the results were declared, Uddhav demanded equal seat distribution and power-sharing for the chief minister’s post. He wanted a Shiv Sena member to become the Chief Minister for two and a half years. BJP said that no such thing was agreed upon before the elections and even now they will not follow it.
Uddhav Thackeray with Narendra Modi
Eventually, Uddhav formed an alliance with Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi to form the government in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress have named their alliance as “Maha Vikas Aghadi”. Uddhav took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 28 November 2019 at 6:40 pm at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.
Uddhav Thackeray is taking oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
On 29 June 2022, he submitted his resignation as Chief Minister of Maharashtra to the Governor of Maharashtra; Resignation came before no-confidence vote
controversies
- On 24 October 2011, Uddhav threatened Sanjay Nirupam and said that he would break his teeth if he created any disturbance in Mumbai. During a rally, Nirupam had targeted Uddhav and Raj Thackeray and said – ‘If North Indians want, they can bring Mumbai to a standstill.’
- On 1 October 2016, Uddhav had to publicly apologize regarding a cartoon published in the 25th edition of “Saamana” and “Dopahar Ka Saamana”. Reportedly, the Maratha community was ridiculed in the cartoon, and Uddhav, being the editor-in-chief of Saamana, had to issue an unconditional apology after facing backlash from the Maratha community.
Address
- Matoshree, Bandra, Mumbai
Uddhav Thackeray outside Matoshree
Facts/General Knowledge
- Uddhav was not interested in entering politics, but his wife convinced him to start a career in politics.
- He likes wildlife photography and playing badminton.
Uddhav Thackeray posing with the camera
- Like Bal Thackeray, he only wants to work for the people of Maharashtra, and has no interest in national politics.
- In 2006, his cousin Raj Thackeray broke away from the Shiv Sena and formed the “Maharashtra Navnirman Sena” (MNS).
Uddhav Thackeray with Bal Thackeray (centre) and Raj Thackeray (right)
- His elder son, Aditya Thackeray is the president of Yuva Sena (the youth wing of Shiv Sena). Bal Thackeray had appointed Aditya as the president of the youth wing.
- He has also released two photobooks titled “Maharashtra Desh” (2010) and “Pahava Vitthal” (2011). The books depict aspects of Maharashtra and the Varkaris (pilgrims) during their visit to Pandharpur.
Uddhav Thackeray with Shankar Mahadevan at the launch of Pahava Vitthal
- In July 2012, Uddhav was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after complaining of chest pain. He underwent angioplasty and three blockages in his arteries were removed.
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