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.

Nov 17, 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.

Balasaheb Thackeray died at 3.30 pm on 17 November, 2012, of a cardiac arrest. This article discusses the main events from his life, his legacy, why he was famous and what he will be remembered for.

Balasaheb Thackeray, as a cartoonist at Free Press Journal in the 40s, turned the pen into a sword and wielded it with unmatched precision. From humble beginnings as a cartoonist to becoming...

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 Shiv Sena, a right-wing pro- Marathi and Hindu nationalist party active mainly in the state of Maharashtra.

Nov 18, 2012 · The rise and influence of Balasaheb K. Thackeray, the founder of Shiv Sena who died Saturday, was closely chronicled in The New York Times. Below is his obituary, as well as selected...

Bal Keshav Thackeray was a renowned Indian cartoonist and politician. He laid the foundation of the right-wing political party, “ Shiv Sena ” in 1966. Starting his career as a cartoonist in the 1950s, Thackeray soon became a key politician in the late 1960s. After entering politics, he became a symbol of Marathi pride and Hindutva.

Nov 17, 2012 · Bal Keshav Thackeray was a staunch Congress opponent since his early days. Born on the birth day of Subhash Chandra Bose, January 23, 1927, the founder of Shiv Sena was a rebellion since childhood.

Nov 7, 2024 · Shiv Sena's firebrand leader, the late Bal Thackeray, was a towering figure in Maharashtra's political landscape. His exceptional combination of powerful oratory, strong leadership,...

Nov 17, 2012 · Bal Thackeray gets ready to enact a scene from a play on the life of Maratha warrior Shivaji Janata Raja. A Marathi nationalist, he was known for his Mee Marathi, and …