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Cousin Alliance: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years ahead of BMC Elections

December 24, 2025

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have officially reunited, announcing their alliance for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections scheduled for January 15, 2023. This marks a significant political development as the estranged cousins come together to challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), although details regarding seat-sharing arrangements remain undisclosed.

Cousin Alliance: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years ahead of BMC Elections

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Uddhav and Raj Thackeray announced their political alliance on December 24, 2025.
The BMC elections are set for January 15, 2023, with 227 total seats.
Uddhav's Shiv Sena (UBT) is expected to contest 150 seats, while Raj's MNS will field candidates in 77 seats.
The announcement was made at a joint press conference in Mumbai.
No details on seat-sharing between the two parties were disclosed.

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Cousin Alliance: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years ahead of BMC Elections

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