Thackeray cousins spark reunion buzz: Who would be the leader?

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray hint at political reconciliation despite past rivalries, amid debates on Marathi pride and upcoming civic polls.

MUMBAI: Hours after a podcast featuring Raj Thackeray went viral online, the official X handle of the Shiv Sena (UBT) posted a video in which his cousin Uddhav Thackeray said he is willing to set aside minor disputes in the interests of Maharashtra. In a split-screen frame, the video shows Raj shaking hands with Uddhav outside the Thackeray residence, Matoshree.

RETRANSMISSION ON 04/07/2003====B-71, MUM - 030771 - JULY 03, 2003 - MUMBAI : SHIV SENA CHIEF BALASAHEB THACKERAY WITH HIS SON UDDHAV AND NEPHEW RAJ THACKERAY ON THE SECOND AND FINAL DAY OF" NIRDHAR BAITHAK" TO DISCUSS THE STRATEGY OF THE FORTH COMING ELECTIONS IN MUMBAI ON THURSDAY. PTI PHOTO

The video represents the mood in both Uddhav’s Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Summed up, it