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Who is Balasaheb Thackeray?
Bal Keshav Thackeray (also known as Balasaheb Thackeray; Marathi pronunciation: [ʈʰaːkəɾeː]; 23 January 1926 – 17 November 2012) was an Indian politician who founded the Shiv Sena, a right-wing pro- Marathi and Hindu nationalist party active mainly in the state of Maharashtra .
Why is Thackeray so powerful in India?
He had a large political influence in the state, especially in Mumbai; the Shiv Sena frequently used violent means against its detractors. A government inquiry found that Thackeray and Chief Minister Manohar Joshi incited members of the Shiv Sena to commit violence against Muslims during the 1992–1993 Bombay riots.
How did Thackeray start his career in cartooning?
Thackeray began his career as a cartoonist in the Free Press Journal in Mumbai. His cartoons were also published in the Sunday edition of The Times of India. In 1960, he launched the cartoon weekly Marmik with his brother Srikant.
Where was Thackeray born?
Thackeray was born in Pune on 23 January 1926 to Ramabai and Keshav Sitaram Thackeray (also known as ‘Prabodhankar’). He was the eldest of nine siblings, and his family belonged to the Marathi Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu or CKP community.
What did Thackeray say about the Nallasopara incident?
On 14 February 2006, Thackeray condemned and apologised for the violent attacks by its Shiv Sainiks on a private celebration in Mumbai. “It is said that women were beaten up in the Nallasopara incident. If that really happened, then it is a symbol of cowardice.
When did Thackeray die and how did he die?
Thackeray died on 17 November 2012, of cardiac arrest. Mumbai came to a virtual halt immediately as the news broke out about his death, with shops and commercial establishments shutting down. The entire state of Maharashtra was put on high alert.
Who was Babasaheb Ambedkar?
Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Chief Architect of Indian Constitution was a scholar par excellence, a philosopher, a visionary, an emancipator and a true nationalist. He led a number of social movements to secure human rights to the oppressed and depressed sections of the society. He stands as a symbol of struggle for social justice.
Which is the first edition of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Writings and speeches?
DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR WRITINGS AND SPEECHES VOL. 1 Compiled by Vasant Moon Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar : Writings and Speeches Vol. 1 First Edition by Education Department, Govt. of Maharashtra : 14 April, 1979 Re-printed by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation : January, 2014 ISBN (Set) : 978-93-5109-064-9
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Who is Keshav Thackeray?
Keshav Thackeray was a progressive social activist and writer who was against caste biases and played a key role in the Samyukta Maharashtra Chalwal (literally, United Maharashtra Movement) in the 1950s to form the Marathi -speaking state of Maharashtra with Mumbai as its capital.
How did Thackeray build the Shiv Sena?
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Thackeray built the Shiv Sena by forming temporary alliances with nearly all of state’s political parties. Thackeray was also the founder of the Marathi-language newspaper Saamana. After the riots of 1992-93, he and his party took a Hindutva stance.
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What prompted Thackeray to form Shiv Sena in 1966?
The success of Maarmik prompted Thackeray to form the Shiv Sena on 19 June 1966. The name “Shiv Sena” ( Shivaji ‘s Army) was after the 17th century Maratha king. Initially, Thackeray said it was not a political party but an army of Shivaji Maharaj, inclined to fight for the Marathi manoos (person).
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