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IN PHOTOS: MNS chief Raj Thackeray addresses Gudi Padwa rally at Shivaji Park

Updated On: 19 March, 2026 10:46 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Raj Thackeray addressed party workers at Shivaji Park Maidan during the Gudi Padwa rally, criticising the Centre’s stand over Iran, raising concerns over Maharashtra’s debt and infrastructure, and expressing confidence about coming to power (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Raj Thackeray addressed party workers at Shivaji Park Maidan during the Gudi Padwa rally, criticising the Centre’s stand over Iran, raising concerns over Maharashtra’s debt and infrastructure, and expressing confidence about coming to power (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Raj Thackeray addressed party workers at Shivaji Park Maidan during the Gudi Padwa rally, criticising the Centre’s stand over Iran, raising concerns over Maharashtra’s debt and infrastructure, and expressing confidence about coming to power (Pics/Ashish Raje)
<p>The MNS chief, while addressing a large gathering at Shivaji Park, criticised the Centre&rsquo;s stance on foreign policies</p>

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The MNS chief, while addressing a large gathering at Shivaji Park, criticised the Centre’s stance on foreign policies

<p>Thackeray also raised various concerns during his address over rising state debt and infrastructure issues across Maharashtra</p>

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Thackeray also raised various concerns during his address over rising state debt and infrastructure issues across Maharashtra

<p>A large crowd gathers at Shivaji Park Maidan as Thackeray delivers his Gudi Padwa address</p>

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A large crowd gathers at Shivaji Park Maidan as Thackeray delivers his Gudi Padwa address

<p>During his rally, Thackeray slammed the state administration over key civic issues&nbsp;</p>

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During his rally, Thackeray slammed the state administration over key civic issues 

<p>He exuded confidence about coming to power while addressing supporters at the high-profile Gudi Padwa rally in Mumbai</p>

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He exuded confidence about coming to power while addressing supporters at the high-profile Gudi Padwa rally in Mumbai

<p>After quitting the Shiv Sena in 2005, Thackeray floated his own party, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), on March 9, 2006. Ten days later, on March 19, 2006, he held the first rally at Shivaji Park</p>

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After quitting the Shiv Sena in 2005, Thackeray floated his own party, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), on March 9, 2006. Ten days later, on March 19, 2006, he held the first rally at Shivaji Park

<p>The MNS chief also paid tribute to the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, stating that he was among the first leaders to mobilise people around the idea of Hindutva and instil a sense of pride in Marathi identity, making locals realise their collective strength.&nbsp;</p>

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The MNS chief also paid tribute to the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, stating that he was among the first leaders to mobilise people around the idea of Hindutva and instil a sense of pride in Marathi identity, making locals realise their collective strength. 

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