Uddhav Thackeray
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After the death of his father in 2012, Uddhav Thackeray was formally elected party president of Shiv Sena in 2013. A 2024 election summary names his faction the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction). He was elected unopposed to the Maharashtra Legislative Council on 14 May 2020, and his council term ran to 13 May 2026.
He was sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on 28 November 2019 at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari administered the oath of office and secrecy.
He resigned as Chief Minister on 29 June 2022, hours before a floor test in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He cited his respect for democratic processes and a wish to avoid further political instability.
In January 2026, Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) held a joint rally, with Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray appearing together, in the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
| Period | Position | Organisation | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 November 2019 – 29 June 2022 | Chief Minister of Maharashtra | Government of Maharashtra | Maharashtra |
| 14 May 2020 – 13 May 2026 | Member of the Legislative Council | Maharashtra Legislative Council | — |
- Hindustan Times: Political dynasties in Maharashtra (27 May 2024)
- The Quint: Uddhav elected to Legislative Council unopposed (14 May 2020)
- Free Press Journal (IANS): ECI announces Maharashtra Legislative Council polls on May 12 (April 2026)
- Morung Express (IANS): Uddhav takes oath as Maha CM, 6 ministers also sworn in
- BOOM: Uddhav Thackeray tag page
- The Quint: Thackeray brothers at BMC Shivshakti event