A battle for his legacy…
On Thursday, 23 January 2025, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aaditya Thackeray led a tribute ceremony in honor of Bal Thackeray. He was the late founder of the undivided Shiv Sena.
The event was held at the statue of Bal Thackeray in Fort, Mumbai. It saw a massive turnout of party workers and supporters who offered tributes.
The Thackeray father-son duo garlanded the statue and paid respect to Bal Thackeray, who earned the epithet 'Hindu Hriday Samrat' for his staunch advocacy of Hindutva and Marathi pride.
PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also joined the tributes. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "I pay homage to Balasaheb Thackeray Ji on his birth anniversary. He is widely respected and remembered for his commitment to public welfare and towards Maharashtra’s development. He was uncompromising when it came to his core beliefs."
Amit Shah tweeted in Hindi, “Devoted throughout his life to Sanatan culture and nationalism, respected Balasaheb Thackeray ji always gave priority to patriotism in his work. The ideological firmness of Balasaheb, who never gave up on his principles even in adverse circumstances, will always inspire.”
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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