Indian PM Modi honored Balasaheb Thackeray, praising his legacy as Shiv Sena founder. El primer ministro indio Modi honró a Balasaheb Thackeray, alabando su legado como fundador de Shiv Sena.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray, founder of the Shiv Sena party, on his 99th birth anniversary, praising his commitment to public welfare and Maharashtra's development. El primer ministro Narendra Modi rindió homenaje a Balasaheb Thackeray, fundador del partido Shiv Sena, en su 99o aniversario de nacimiento, elogiando su compromiso con el bienestar público y el desarrollo de Maharashtra. Thackeray, known for advocating the "Marathi manoos" cause and later embracing Hindu nationalism, passed away in 2012. Thackeray, conocido por defender la causa "Marathi manoos" y más tarde abrazar el nacionalismo hindú, falleció en 2012. Since his death, the Shiv Sena has split into two factions, led by his son Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde, each planning separate rallies to claim his legacy. Desde su muerte, el Shiv Sena se ha dividido en dos facciones, encabezadas por su hijo Uddhav Thackeray y Eknath Shinde, cada una planeando manifestaciones separadas para reclamar su legado.