Fadnavis-Shinde at Shivtirth: Balasaheb's Image Unites Rival Rallies!

• After the Thackeray brothers' successful rally at Shivtirth (Chhatrapati Shivaji Park), CM Devendra Fadnavis and DCM Eknath Shinde held a joint rally at the same venue.
• A common element emerged: Balasaheb Thackeray's photo was prominently displayed at both the Thackeray brothers' rally and the Grand Alliance's rally.
• Raj Thackeray's speech at the Thackeray rally focused on allegations against the Adani group, which went viral.
• The Grand Alliance's banner featured PM Narendra Modi, CM Devendra Fadnavis, DCM Eknath Shinde, and a large photo of Balasaheb Thackeray.
• Uddhav Thackeray has repeatedly objected to the Shinde faction using Balasaheb's photo, while Shinde asserts their adherence to Balasaheb's ideology.

Why It Matters: Balasaheb Thackeray's image remains a central, unifying, yet contentious symbol in Maharashtra politics.