Today marked the death anniversary of Bal Thackeray, a towering figure in Maharashtra's political landscape. The occasion saw a surge in political tensions, with rival camps clashing over his legacy.

Tributes paid to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on his death anniversary by political leaders, highlighting his legacy.

The cartoonist turned Hindutva ideologue, who founded the Shiv Sena in 1996 died on this day in 2012; from welcoming Javed Miandad, Michael Jackson, criticising Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, here’

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invoked the late Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray during her campaign for the Maharashtra assembly elections on Saturday, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of contradicting his own remarks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his 12th death anniversary, hailing him as a "visionary" who played a pivotal role in the development of Maharashtra and the empowerment of the Marathi people.

On Bal Thackeray's 12th death anniversary, prominent figures such as PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Uddhav Thackeray paid homage. Bal Thackeray, founder of Shiv Sena, was remembered for his contribution to Maharashtra and Marathi identity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray were among the leaders who paid homage to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray on his 12th death anniversary on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi remembers Bal Thackeray on 12th death anniversary, sparking political reactions from Shiv Sena and Congress.

Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi took a sharp swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi while responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s tribute to Bal Thackeray on his 12th death anniversary. Rahul Gandhi had posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Remembering Balasaheb Thackeray ji on his 12th death anniversary.