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Bal Thackeray birth anniversary: Five lesser known facts about Shiv Sena founder

Bal Thackeray birth anniversary: Five lesser known facts about Shiv Sena founder

Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena was also known as Tiger and Hindu Hriday Samraat (Emperor of Hindu Hearts) among his supporters. Balasaheb was born on January 23,1926 in Pune, Maharashtra. On his birth anniversary here are some lesser known facts about the late Shiv Sena chief. File Photos/mid-day photo team/X

23 January,2026 11:10 AM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
IN PHOTOS: NCP (SP) candidate Ajit Ravrane celebrates victory in BMC election

IN PHOTOS: NCP (SP) candidate Ajit Ravrane celebrates victory in BMC election

NCP (SP) candidate Ajit Ravrane celebrated his victory in the BMC Election 2026 after winning Ward No. 43 in Malad East. Party supporters gathered in large numbers at the counting centre, raising slogans and cheering the win. (Pics/Satej Shinde)  

16 January,2026 09:52 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Preparations underway at Shivaji Park for Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's rally

Preparations underway at Shivaji Park for Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's rally

Preparations underway at Shivaji Park in Mumbai ahead of the “Shiv Shakti” alliance rally of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026. The joint rally, which will take place on Sunday, will see cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray sharing the stage. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

10 January,2026 10:39 PM IST | Divya Nair
IN PICS: Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance candidate goes door-to-door during campaign

IN PICS: Sena (UBT)-MNS alliance candidate goes door-to-door during campaign

The Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance candidate was on Wednesday seen doing a door-to-door campaign in Mumbai ahead of the BMC Election 2026. Pics/Ashish Raje

07 January,2026 04:54 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

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