The Thackeray family is a prominent political dynasty in Maharashtra, India, known for its significant influence in the state's political landscape. Here's an overview of Uddhav Thackeray's family tree, highlighting key members across generations:

🧓 First Generation: Founders

  • Keshav Sitaram Thackeray (Prabodhankar Thackeray): A social reformer and writer, he was a leading figure in the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement, advocating for a separate Marathi-speaking state. 

  • Ramabai Thackeray: Wife of Keshav Sitaram Thackeray.

👴 Second Generation: Political Emergence

  • Bal Keshav Thackeray (1926–2012): Son of Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, he founded the Shiv Sena in 1966, promoting Marathi regionalism and Hindutva ideology. He was a cartoonist before entering politics. 

    • Sarla Vaidya: Wife of Bal Thackeray.

    • Children:

      • Uddhav Thackeray: Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of Shiv Sena (UBT).

      • Bindumadhav Thackeray: Deceased son of Bal Thackeray.

      • Jaidev Thackeray: Son of Bal Thackeray.

  • Shrikant Thackeray: Younger brother of Bal Thackeray.

    • Kunda Thackeray: Wife of Shrikant Thackeray.

    • Child:

      • Raj Thackeray: Nephew of Bal Thackeray and founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

👨 Third Generation: Contemporary Leaders

  • Uddhav Thackeray: Son of Bal Thackeray, he served as the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra and is the current leader of Shiv Sena (UBT). 

    • Rashmi Thackeray: Wife of Uddhav Thackeray, she is the editor-in-chief of 'Saamana' and 'Marmik'. 

    • Children:

      • Aaditya Thackeray: Son of Uddhav and Rashmi Thackeray, he is an MLA from Worli constituency and has served as the Cabinet Minister of Tourism and Environment in Maharashtra.

      • Tejas Thackeray: Younger son of Uddhav Thackeray, he is a wildlife conservationist and researcher.

  • Raj Thackeray: Son of Shrikant Thackeray and nephew of Bal Thackeray, he is the founder and president of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). 

    • Sharmila Thackeray: Wife of Raj Thackeray.

    • Children:

      • Amit Thackeray: Son of Raj and Sharmila Thackeray.

      • Urvashi Thackeray: Daughter of Raj and Sharmila Thackeray.

🧑‍💼 Key Facts About Uddhav Thackeray

  • Full Name: Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray

  • Born: July 27, 1960, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Party: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction – Shiv Sena (UBT))

  • Profession: Politician, Photographer

🏛️ Political Career

  • Party President: Became Shiv Sena's working president in 2003 after his father began stepping back from public life.

  • Chief Minister of Maharashtra: Served as the 19th Chief Minister from November 2019 to June 2022, leading the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance (Shiv Sena, NCP, Congress).

  • Legislative Role: Elected as a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in 2020, his first electoral post.

📷 Personal Interests & Early Life

  • Uddhav studied at the Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, where he developed a passion for photography. He has published photo books featuring wildlife and landscapes.

  • He initially showed little interest in politics, with much of the early political groundwork done by his cousin Raj Thackeray (who later formed his own party, MNS).

🔄 Recent Political Shifts

In 2022, a political crisis led by Eknath Shinde split the Shiv Sena. Thackeray lost the chief ministership, and the Election Commission later awarded the Shiv Sena name and symbol to Shinde’s faction. Uddhav now leads the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction.

This family tree illustrates the Thackeray family's deep-rooted involvement in Maharashtra's political sphere, spanning multiple generations and encompassing various roles in governance, journalism, and social activism.

 

 

 

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