Amidst speculation of a Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS alliance for upcoming civic polls, Raj Thackeray visited Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree on his birthday, marking a rare reunion. The cousins spoke for 20 minutes, with Raj paying tribute to Bal Thackeray. This visit, following Uddhav's hints of a reunion, fuels speculation of a political alliance, though some downplay its significance.
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