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Uddhav Thackeray is a prominent Indian politician who served as the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2019 to 2022 ²³⁵⁶. He is the leader of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (SS (UBT)) political party ⁵⁷.

Early Life and Family Background

Born on July 27, 1960, Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is the son of Bal Thackeray, the founder of the original Shiv Sena party ²⁶⁸. He comes from a significant political family in Maharashtra ⁶.

Political Career

Thackeray's political journey began within the Shiv Sena party. He assumed the post of executive president of the Shiv Sena in 2004, succeeding his father ⁸.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Uddhav Thackeray became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in 2019, leading a coalition government known as the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ²⁶⁷. His tenure as Chief Minister lasted until 2022 ².

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)

Following a split in the Shiv Sena party, Uddhav Thackeray formed and now leads the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction, which was established in 2022 ⁴⁵⁷. This party is described as Hindutva-based, Marathi regionalist, and nationalist ⁴. As of 2026, he stands as the President of this faction and a central figure in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance ⁷.