#Maharashtra : Massive ! Uddhav Thackeray And Raj Thackeray Create Political Buzz With Possible Reunion

Estranged cousins Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have sparked speculation about a possible reconciliation with statements indicating they could ignore ‘trivial issues’ and join hands nearly two decades after a bitter parting of ways.

According to PTI, While Raj, who heads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, said uniting in the interests of ‘Marathi manoos’ was not difficult, Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray said he was ready to put aside trivial fights, provided that those working against Maharashtra’s interests were not entertained.

Uddhav’s assertion was seen as a veiled reference to the MNS chief recently hosting Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the rival Shiv Sena, at his residence.

Without naming his cousin, Uddhav Thackeray said nothing should be done to help the ‘thieves’, apparent reference to Bharatiya Janata Party and Shinde-led Sena.

The buzz about rapprochement started after Raj Thackeray said in a podcast interview with film-maker Mahesh Manjrekar — recorded weeks ago but released on Saturday — that he had no issues when working with Uddhav in the undivided Shiv Sena.

The question is does Uddhav want to work with him, he said.

“For a bigger cause, our fights and issues are trivial. Maharashtra is very big. For Maharashtra, the existence of Marathi manoos (native Marathi-speakers), these fights are very trivial. I don’t think it is a difficult task to come together and stay united. But the issue is of desire,” said the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief.