Raj Thackeray

ED summons Raj Thackeray over money laundering charges, Opposition slams move

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday grilled the son of former Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi in an IL&FS related case and also summoned Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray for questioning.

Aug 19, 2019, 23:59 PM IST

ED sends notice to Raj Thackeray in connection with IL&FS scam case

The ED has summoned Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief as well as Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi's son Unmesh Joshi.

Aug 19, 2019, 09:57 AM IST

Raj Thackeray meets Mamata Banerjee, asks her to join his call for ballot boxes

Raj Thackeray has also said he has no plans of taking the legal route on ballot boxes as he has 'no faith in High Courts and Supreme Court.'

Jul 31, 2019, 21:37 PM IST

MNS chief Raj Thackeray meets Sonia Gandhi, discusses political issues

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday met UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi here that raised quite a few eyebrows in political circles.

Jul 08, 2019, 22:20 PM IST

Raj Thackeray terms LS poll results 'incomprehensible'

The BJP's ally, Shiv Sena, too was leading in 18 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra. 

May 23, 2019, 17:37 PM IST

Man verbally abused, made to do sit-ups for criticising MNS chief Raj Thackeray

A video of the incident in which the man is being verbally assaulted by MNS workers is doing the rounds on social media.

May 07, 2019, 13:00 PM IST

Raj Thackeray in demand to campaign for Congress

Raj Thackeray, a non Congress leader, is in demand from the grand old party to canvas for its candidates in Maharashtra, sources said.

Apr 14, 2019, 10:08 AM IST

MNS chief Raj Thackeray hits out at PM Narendra Modi, calls him a liar

The MNS chief appreciated veteran leader LK Advani as the person who made the party stand on its feet but has been deprived of becoming the prime minister.

Apr 06, 2019, 23:39 PM IST

Raj Thackeray warns of 'Pulwama-like' attack before Lok Sabha election

Thackeray alleged that the warnings issued by intelligence agencies prior to the Pulwama attack were ignored. 

Mar 10, 2019, 09:52 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi should grab Imran Khan's olive branch if IAF pilot gets freed: Raj Thackeray

Thackeray's statement came against the backdrop of Pakistan PM's offer for talks to resolve the tensions between the two neighbours.

Feb 28, 2019, 15:45 PM IST

MNS president Raj Thackeray meets Anna Hazare

The 81-year-old social activist is seeking the implementation of Lokpal, setting up Lokayuktas in all states and also raising farmers issues.

Feb 04, 2019, 12:56 PM IST

After uproar, Raj Thackeray says MNS has no objection to Nayantara Sahgal attending Marathi Sahitya Sammelan

Thackeray admitted that one of his local party workers had opposed Sahgal's presence at the literary meet and regretted the annoyance caused to the supporters of such literary events.

Jan 07, 2019, 14:00 PM IST

Pappu has become Param Pujya: Raj Thackeray issues warning to BJP

According to Raj Thackeray, the results of the assembly elections should serve as a warning for the BJP and its leaders before the crucial Lok Sabha elections next year.

Dec 12, 2018, 16:53 PM IST

Centre conspiring with Owaisi to instigate riots in country: Raj Thackeray

The MNS chief said that the ruling government has no other option left but instigate riots between Hindu and Muslims in the nation in order to seek votes in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2019.

Dec 04, 2018, 07:54 AM IST

Hindi is one of the languages, not national language of India, says Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday said Hindi is one of the languages of the nation but added that it is not the national language. 

Dec 03, 2018, 00:00 AM IST

MeToo movement: MNS chief Raj Thackeray says matter a serious issue, women must raise their voice

The MNS leader also questioned the role of media in the matter.

Oct 18, 2018, 08:25 AM IST

Defamation case filed against Tanushree Dutta for comments against MNS chief

Days after Tanushree Dutta alleged being threatened by Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party, she was slammed with a defamation notice by the MNS.

Oct 04, 2018, 20:31 PM IST

Raj Thackeray’s ‘dog’ analogy to launch scathing attack on Shiv Sena

There is a breed of dog which doesn't know which way to look at. Same is Shiv Sena's situation, said Raj Thackeray.

Sep 10, 2018, 20:56 PM IST

High taxes on fuel are to cover up huge blunder of demonetisation: MNS

"The central government is trying to bring back the economy to normalcy after demonetisation by charging high taxes on fuels."

Sep 09, 2018, 13:14 PM IST