Who is Raj?
Raj is nephew of Balasaheb Thackeray. To understand the phenomenon of Raj Thackeray and the present predicament of Mumbai and its reaction in distant Bihar, one has to combine a psychological and sociological perspective. In the case of Raj – and equally of his uncle Balsaheb. Raj Thackeray, as we know, decided to reinvent himself once it became clear that he was not going to be Balasaheb Thackerays political heir. For the latter, the sons blood triumphed over that of the nephew, ushering in the unlikely leader Uddhav as Balasahebs successor. One isnt quite sure what made the senior Thackeray change his mind after years of having projected Raj as his political heir. To teach Uddhav a lesson, Raj decided to take him on – on his own turf – by launching the MNS. The MNS would not only challenge the Shiv Sena, but also other parties and lay its own claim to representing Marathi Mumbaikars, if not all of Maharashtra. While rarely coming into open conflict, the two factions have been waging
