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After years of rivalry, the Thackeray cousins chart a path back together
After years of estrangement and failed reconciliation attempts, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have reunited, driven by shifting political realities and a shared need to rebuild influence.
A long and bitter political rift between appears to have softened, culminating in a reunion that has drawn wide attention in Maharashtra’s political circles. Once seen as natural rivals for succession after the cousins followed sharply different paths, shaped by contrasting personalities and leadership styles. Earlier attempts at reconciliation failed, but changing political fortunes and vulnerability on both sides have prompted renewed dialogue, signalling a pragmatic move that could reshape equations within the state’s politics.