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Raj Shrikant Thackeray (born as Swararaj Shrikant Thackeray) is an Indian politician and the founder and president of the right-wing Marathi ethnocentric regional political party, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ("Maharashtra Reformation Army") in the state of Maharashtra, India. He is the nephew of Bal Thackeray, and a cousin of Uddhav Thackeray, the current leader and chairperson of the Shiv Sena.
| Born | June 14, 1968 (age 48), Mumbai |
| Full name | Swararaj Shrikant Thackeray |
| Spouse | Sharmila Thackeray |
| Political party | Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (2006–) |
| Parents | Shrikant Prabhodankar Thackeray, Kunda Thackeray |
| Education | University of Mumbai, Bal Mohan Vidya Mandir School, Sir Jamsetjee Jeejebhoy School of Art |
| Children | Amit (son) Urvashi (daughter) |
| Profession | Politician, illustrator |
| Religion | Hindu |
Political career
Raj Thackeray resigned from his uncle's party in January 2006 and announced his intention to start a new political party. On 9 March 2006 in Mumbai, Thackeray founded party named "Maharashtra Navnirman Sena". At the time of the party's foundation, Thackeray stated that he does not want to have hostilities with his uncle who "was, is and always will be (his) mentor".
Personal life
Raj is married to Sharmila Wagh, daughter of Marathi Cinema Photographer, producer-director Mohan Wagh. They have one son named Amit Thackeray and one daughter Urvashi Thackeray.