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PM Modi Honors Balasaheb Thackeray's Legacy on His Birth Centenary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary. He remembered Thackeray as a towering socio-political figure known for his sharp intellect and powerful oratory. Modi highlighted Thackeray's deep passion for culture, literature, and journalism, stemming from his career as a cartoonist. The Prime Minister affirmed that he remains inspired by Thackeray's vision and will continue working to fulfil it for Maharashtra's progress.

Key Points: Modi Pays Tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on Birth Centenary

  • Modi honors Thackeray's birth centenary
  • Recalls his sharp intellect and oratory
  • Notes his passion for culture and journalism
  • Affirms commitment to his vision for Maharashtra
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PM Modi pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary

PM Narendra Modi honors Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy, recalling his intellect, oratory, and vision for Maharashtra's progress.

"We pay tribute to a towering figure who profoundly shaped Maharashtra's socio-political landscape. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, January 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the great Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary, remembering him as a towering figure who profoundly shaped Maharashtra's socio-political landscape.

The Prime Minister said that Balasaheb Thackeray was known for his sharp intellect, powerful oratory and uncompromising convictions, and commanded a unique connect with the people.

The Prime Minister noted that beyond politics, Balasaheb Thackeray was deeply passionate about culture, literature and journalism. He recalled that Balasaheb's career as a cartoonist reflected his keen observation of society and his fearless commentary on a wide range of issues.

The Prime Minister added that he is greatly inspired by Balasaheb Thackeray's vision for Maharashtra's progress and affirmed that efforts will always continue to fulfil that vision.

The Prime Minister wrote on X; "On the birth centenary of the great Balasaheb Thackeray, we pay tribute to a towering figure who profoundly shaped Maharashtra's socio-political landscape."

"Known for his sharp intellect, powerful oratory and uncompromising convictions, Balasaheb commanded a unique connect with the people. In addition to politics, Balasaheb was deeply passionate about culture, literature and journalism. His career as a cartoonist reflected his keen observation of society and his fearless commentary on various issues.

"We are greatly inspired by his vision for Maharashtra's progress and will always work to fulfil it."

Balasaheb Thackeray, founder of the Shiv Sena, was a towering political and cultural figure in Maharashtra. Born on January 23, 1926, in Pune, he passed away on November 17, 2012, in Mumbai. He established the Shiv Sena on June 19, 1966, initially to advocate for the rights of the "Marathi manoos" and later emerged as a prominent proponent of Hindutva.

Thackeray began his professional journey as a cartoonist with the English-language daily The Free Press Journal in Bombay, before leaving in 1960 to launch his own political weekly, Marmik.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to learn about his start as a cartoonist. It shows how powerful art and satire can be in shaping political thought. His transition from journalism to politics is quite a story.
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Priya S
While I respect his contributions, we must also remember that his brand of politics was deeply divisive at times. A centenary tribute should be balanced and acknowledge the complex legacy, not just the praise.
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Rohit P
A formidable leader. Whether you agreed with him or not, you couldn't ignore him. His connection with the common Mumbaikar was something else. The city hasn't seen a mass leader like him since.
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Aman W
His vision for Maharashtra's progress is what matters most now. Hope the current leadership truly works on fulfilling that, especially for infrastructure and job creation for locals.
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Karthik V
A centenary is a time for reflection. From cartoonist to kingmaker, his journey is uniquely Indian. His oratory could electrify crowds. We don't make leaders like that anymore.

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