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From rivalry to reunion, the Thackeray cousins open a new political chapter

After years of rivalry and failed reconciliation, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have reunited, driven by shifting political realities and a shared need to recalibrate their influence.
A long standing political rift between has given way to reconciliation, drawing renewed attention across Maharashtra. Once seen as competing heirs to the legacy of the cousins diverged sharply in style and strategy, with earlier peace attempts failing in 2013. Changing political circumstances and vulnerability on both sides have now created conditions for dialogue.