Why is Bal Thackeray famous?

Why is Bal Thackeray famous?

Thackeray was known to convert popular sentiment into votes, getting into controversies and making no apologies for it though his son has tried to tone down the party’s stance after his death. He was known for his inflammatory writings, was seen as a good orator who used cruel humour to engage his audience.

Who was the chief minister at the time of Babri Masjid demolition?

Kalyan Singh (5 January 1937 – 21 August 2021) was an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served twice as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and as a Member of Parliament. He was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh during the demolition of the Babri Masjid in December 1992.

What was Babri Masjid issue explain?

The issues revolve around the control of a site traditionally regarded among Hindus to be the birthplace of their deity Rama, the history and location of the Babri Masjid at the site, and whether a previous Hindu temple was demolished or modified to create a mosque, the Babri Masjid.

What happened to the Babri Masjid in 1992?

Demolition of the Babri Masjid. On 6 December 1992, a large crowd of Hindu Kar Sevaks demolished the 16th-century Babri Mosque in the city of Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh. The demolition occurred after a political rally at the site turned violent. In Hindu tradition, the city of Ayodhya is the birthplace of Rama.

What is the story of Balasaheb Thackeray?

Bala Saheb Thackeray was a cartoonist and his cartoons in daily news paper was very famous on current events. It was time when lot of people from south use to come to Mumbai for earning. One day he called a rally at Shivaji Park and this cartoonist got unexpected response and lacs and lacs of people turned to greet bala Thackeray.

Why did Balasaheb Thackeray demand for Marathis in Mumbai?

Balasaheb was Bala Thackeray, and Mumbai was in the state called Dwi Bhashi State when Maharashtra and Gujarat was one single state, before 1965. During those times, because more people from outside states came to settle in Mumbai, he raised the demand of Marathis first in Mumbai.

Was Bala Saheb involved in the Bala Masjid demolition?

Shiv Sainiks were reportedly part of the Masjid demolition, but Bala Saheb was not directly involved. Even Advani and others who undertook the Rath Yathra did not plan or order the demolition of the masjid, but the crowd frenzy resulted in it.