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Revisiting BMC’s glory days and the draw of Marathi manoos

According to civic observers, the 1985 civic poll was crucial as it marked the complete democratisation of the Mumbai civic body, prompting Sena supremo Bal Thackeray to reach out to the grassroots people, and handpick street-smart, young candidates, most of them from slums that had begun to clutter the city. (HT Archives)
Published on Jan 14, 2026 05:20 am IST

Raj visits Matoshree to wish Uddhav on his birthday, a first in 13 years

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray being greeted by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray on his birthday.
Published on Jul 27, 2025 02:13 pm IST

Evening brief: Shankaracharya meets Uddhav; Budget focus on gig workers likely

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray seeks blessings of Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath, Swami Avimukteshwaranand during a meeting, in Mumbai.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 06:21 pm IST

Uddhav visits close aide Ravindra Waikar amid rumours of him joining Shinde

Waikar is considered to be a close aide of Uddhav Thackeray. He began his career in Shiv Sena as a corporator in 1992 and was elected to the civic body for four terms. He was also chairman of the civic standing committee which controls the treasury of the BMC from 2006 to 2010. (Pratik Chorge/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 08:50 am IST