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Amit Thackeray Reveals Praying to Lord Ganesha for Raj Thackeray's CM Bid
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 06:37 PM
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Amit Thackeray disclosed that he had prayed to Lord Ganesha in hopes that Raj Thackeray would become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Amit Thackeray, a senior Shiv Sena leader and son of the party's founder, made the statement during a recent interview.
He said he had offered prayers to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity of beginnings, hoping that Raj Thackeray would secure the position of Maharashtra's Chief Minister.
Raj Thackeray, who founded the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena after splitting from Shiv Sena, has been a prominent political figure in the state.
The remark comes amid growing speculation about Raj's political future and possible alliances.
No official confirmation has been issued by either party regarding the prayer or any political arrangement.
He said he had offered prayers to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity of beginnings, hoping that Raj Thackeray would secure the position of Maharashtra's Chief Minister.
Raj Thackeray, who founded the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena after splitting from Shiv Sena, has been a prominent political figure in the state.
The remark comes amid growing speculation about Raj's political future and possible alliances.
No official confirmation has been issued by either party regarding the prayer or any political arrangement.