Aaditya Thackeray

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Aaditya Thackeray
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Thackeray in New Delhi, February 2020

Office Cabinet Minister
Government of Maharashtra
Office Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District,

Government of Maharashtra

Office Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly


Office President of Yuva Sena
Term start 30 December 2019
Term end 29 June 2022



Predecessor Vinod Tawde




Born 1990-06-13 (age 36)
Born Mumbai, Maharashtra, India



Nationality Indian


Political party Shiv Sena (UBT) (since 2022)



Alma mater St. Xavier's (B.A History)
KC Law College (LL.B.)
Occupation Politician


Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray (born 13 June 1990)[1] is an Indian politician who served as a Cabinet Minister of Higher Education, Cabinet Minister of Tourism and Environment for the Government of Maharashtra. He is also an MLA of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Worli, Mumbai. He is the son of Uddhav Thackeray, an Indian politician who served as the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), and grandson of Balasaheb Thackeray.[2] He is the President of Yuva Sena, a youth wing of Shiv Sena. He was a Maharashtra Cabinet minister and was inducted as a cabinet minister in the state cabinet on 30 December 2019.

Early life

Thackeray was born to Uddhav Thackeray and Rashmi.[3] He has a younger brother, Tejas. He completed his schooling from Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, South Mumbai and the Dhirubhai Ambani International School for grades 11 and 12.[4] Thackeray later obtained a BA History degree while studying at St. Xavier's College in Fort, South Mumbai.[5] He obtained his law degree from Kishinchand Chellaram Law College in Churchgate, South Mumbai, where he earned his LLB degree.[6]

Work

His first book of poems, 'My Thoughts in White and Black', was published in 2007.[7][8] The following year, he turned lyricist and released a private album Ummeed, for which he wrote all the eight songs.[9][10][11]

He was involved in or initiated a book burning agitation against inclusion of Rohinton Mistry's book 'Such a Long Journey' in Mumbai University's reading list in 2010. Thackeray alleged that the book included insulting language against Marathis.[12][13]

Political career

In October 2019, Thackeray contested the 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from the Worli constituency[14] in Mumbai and subsequently emerged victorious. In doing so, he became the first member of the Thackeray family to contest and win elections.[15] He became the Cabinet Minister for tourism, protocol and environment on 30 December 2019 in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government.[16]

Prior to getting officially elected, Thackeray played a significant role in several projects during the Devendra Fadnavis-led government, prominently being a ban of single-use plastics in Maharashtra,[17] which was well received by residents of the state.[18]

Positions held

See also

References

  1. ↑ On 30th birthday, Aditya Thackeray helps save 6-day old infant. The Tribune(13 June 2020).
  2. ↑ Biography of Aditya Thackeray. in.com. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  3. ↑ Maharashtra Elections: Aditya Thackeray To Make Poll Debut From Worli. Outlook(30 September 2019).
  4. ↑ Now, miscreants target Thackeray kids' school. The Times of India(2008-05-12). Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  5. ↑ Initiation rites. frontline.thehindu.com(2010-11-18). Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  6. ↑ Bal Thackeray's grandson Aaditya: Will the 23-year old help Shiv Sena restore lost glory?. The Economic Times(2013-10-20). Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  7. ↑ Aditya Thackeray: My Thoughts in White and Black. indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2007-05-28.
  8. ↑ All in the family: Aditya makes creative debut. dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
  9. ↑ Album launch: 'Umeed'. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
  10. ↑ Big B launches Aditya Thackeray's debut music album. dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
  11. ↑ Times Music launches Aditya Thackeray's 'Umeed'. radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
  12. ↑ If you bring Mistry book back, let Moro work too be in syllabus: Aditya. indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2010-10-12.
  13. ↑ Mumbai University drops Rohinton Mistry novel after extremists complain. theguardian.com. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  14. ↑ Shiv Sena heir apparent Aaditya Thackeray makes winning debut in Worli. indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  15. ↑ Maharashtra Assembly election: Aaditya Thackeray becomes first from family to enter state legislature. India Today(24 October 2019). Retrieved 2019-10-30.
  16. ↑ Aaditya Thackeray is Maharashtra environment minister. His first comments. Hindustan Times(5 January 2020). Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  17. ↑ Aaditya Thackeray justifies plastic ban in Maharashtra, apologises to people for inconvenience. Firstpost(27 June 2018). Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  18. ↑ Mumbai Residents "Happy" As Maharashtra Plastic Ban Comes Into Effect. NDTV(24 June 2018). Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  19. ↑ Bal Thackeray launches his grandson into politics. economictimes.com. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  20. ↑ Aaditya Thackeray elected president of MDFA. asianage.com. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  21. ↑ Aaditya Thackeray elevated as Shiv Sena 'leader'; becomes part of core team. economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  22. ↑ Aaditya Thackeray wins in Worli, defeats NCP nominee by over 70000 votes. economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
  23. ↑ Aaditya Thackeray is Maharashtra environment, tourism minister His first comments. hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  24. ↑ Uddhav Thackeray Appoints 36 District Guardian Ministers, Aaditya Gets Mumbai Suburban. news18.com. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  25. ↑ Aaditya Thackeray Election Results 2024 highlights: Aaditya Thackeray defeats Milind Deora to claim victory from Worli(23 November 2024). Retrieved 29 November 2024.
  26. ↑ Aaditya Thackeray elected as Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Legislature party leader(25 November 2024). Retrieved 29 November 2024.

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