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Bal Keshav Thackeray (Marathi pronunciation: [baːɭ̆ keːʃəʋ ʈʰaːk(ə)ɾeː]; 23 January 1926 – 17 November 2012), also known as Balasaheb Thackeray, was an Indian cartoonist and politician who founded the original Shiv Sena, a right-wing pro-Marathi and Hindu nationalist party active mainly in the state of Maharashtra.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Bal Thackeray. Did Bal Thackeray smoke?: Yes Did Bal Thackeray drink alcohol?: Yes His father, Keshav Thackeray, was a social reformer and journalist who was known as Prabodhankar because of his magazine Prabodhan. In his childhood, he lost his mother.
Sep 23, 2024 · Bal Thackeray was an Indian journalist and politician, founder of the Shiv Sena political party, and advocate of a strong pro-Hindu policy in India. He was regarded as the most powerful man in Maharashtra but was accused of inciting anti-Muslim violence.
Bal Thackeray’s Biography and Chronology of Events in His Life. 1926: Bal Keshav Thackeray was born on 23 January 1926 in Pune in a lower middle class family. His father, Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, was an editor, writer, social reformer and social cum political activist.
Nov 17, 2012 · Two stalwarts who fought for regional pride, Bal Thackeray and M Karunanidhi met only once in the life. A meeting between Thackeray and Karunanidhi took place on May 16, 1978 at Hotel Oberoi. The meeting lasted for half an hour.
Dec 7, 2012 · Image source: Times Archives Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray died on Saturday afternoon at his residence in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest, his doctor announced. He was 86. Thackeray was born on January 23, 1926 and started his career as a political cartoonist.
Nov 24, 2012 · Bal Thackeray, Mumbai’s political godfather, died on November 17th, aged 86. Nov 24th 2012. THE fight began in earnest in 1966, when Bal Thackeray and 17 others split a coconut at his...
Nov 19, 2012 · Loved and loathed in equal measure, Mr Thackeray will be sorely missed by legions of his dedicated cadres. But will he leave behind a lasting legacy? Many analysts believe he will not.
Nov 19, 2012 · The charismatic cartoonist-turned politician railed against south Indians and Muslims, provoked his men to dig up cricket pitches, drank warm beer, smoked cigars, adored Adolf Hitler, hosted...
Nov 17, 2012 · In India, Bal Thackeray exuded an influence that inspired many but was loathsome to more. His image was unmistakable: his broad-lensed spectacles, the beaded necklace around his neck, his...
