Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/06/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Raj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray joined Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai for a major protest against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. He also called for the scrapping of the SIR process in Maharashtra and for future elections to return to ballot-paper voting.
Raj Thackeray urged opposition parties to unite behind a campaign against electronic voting machines and to demand that elections be held on ballot paper again. The remarks came amid his broader criticism of the election process and support for coordinated opposition action in Maharashtra.
Raj Thackeray alleged that around ₹18 crore in annual donations were being siphoned off at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple during an event marking the MNS Vidyarthi Sena’s 20th anniversary. The claim triggered political reactions and renewed scrutiny of the temple trust’s handling of donations.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Raj Shrikant Thackeray |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Political Party | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) |
| Hobbies | Playing Musical Instruments and Writing Blogs |
| Birth Name | Swararaj Shrikant Thackeray |
| Position | Founder-President |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5' 7") |
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bal Mohan Vidya Mandir School, Dadar, Mumbai |
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| College | Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art, University of Mumbai |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Residence | Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai |
Family
| Father | Shrikant Thackeray |
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| Mother | Kunda Thackeray |
| Spouse | Sharmila Thackeray |
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| Uncle | Bal Thackeray |
| Cousin | Uddhav Thackeray |
Career
| Debut | 2006 |
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| Major Controversies |
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| Party Founded | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on 09/03/2006 |
| Previous Affiliation | Shiv Sena (resigned 27/11/2005) |
| Career Focus | Regional politics, Marathi identity, local employment, housing, Marathi language preservation |
| Electoral Performance | MNS won 13 seats in 2009 Vidhan Sabha elections; did not win any seats in 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born to Shrikant Thackeray, sibling of Bal Thackeray | |
| 2. Acquired skills in tabla, guitar, and violin during childhood | |
| 3. Shared cartoons in Marmik magazine | |
| 4. Admirer of Narendra Modi's initiatives | |
| 5. Connected to controversies involving Chhath Puja | |
| 6. Married to Sharmila Wagh, Mohan Wagh's daughter from Marathi Cinema | |
| 7. Worked as a cartoonist for Marmik magazine | |
| 8. Also an orator and music lover | |
| 9. Once considered leaving politics to become a film producer but was dissuaded by friend Nadiadwala | |
| 10. Marginalized within Shiv Sena after the Kini case, which led to his departure and formation of MNS | |
| 11. Maintains friendships with Bollywood figures who participate in his Deepotsav inauguration during Diwali |
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