On the occasion of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray’s birth centenary year, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray expressed relief that Balasaheb was not witnessing the current political scenario. Raj Thackeray criticized the political landscape, referring to it as a “market of slaves” and expressed his uncle’s potential distress over the current state of affairs in Maharashtra. He highlighted the emotional turmoil and disgust he felt towards the current political situation.
Raj Thackeray, in a speech alongside his brother Uddhav Thackeray, emphasized the pain Balasaheb would have felt seeing his legacy treated poorly. Reflecting on Balasaheb’s multifaceted personality, Raj Thackeray shared memories and pondered on the various roles Balasaheb played in his life. He also touched upon his personal journey, recalling his departure from Shiv Sena two decades ago and the emotional turmoil it caused.
Addressing the audience, Raj Thackeray expressed his deep emotions towards Balasaheb and the pain of witnessing the fragmentation of leaders once united under Balasaheb’s leadership. He reiterated the challenges of defining Balasaheb’s legacy and the impact of current political shifts on the Shiv Sena founder’s ideals.
