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{{short description|Indian politician}} | {{short description|Indian politician (born 1990)}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=September 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| image = | | image = Shri Aaditya Thackeray - 2020 (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = Thackeray in New Delhi, February 2020 | | caption = Thackeray in [[New Delhi]], February 2020 | ||
| name = Aaditya | | name = Aaditya Thackeray | ||
| birth_name = Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray | | birth_name = Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|06|13}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|06|13}} | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India | ||
| residence = <!-- Must be sourced to reliable sources --> | | residence = <!-- Must be sourced to reliable sources --> | ||
| education = [[Bombay Scottish School, Mahim|Bombay Scottish School]] | | education = [[Bombay Scottish School, Mahim|Bombay Scottish School]] | ||
| alma_mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|B.A]] [[History]]) <br/> [[K C Law College, Mumbai|KC Law College]] ([[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B.]]) | | alma_mater = [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|B.A]] [[History]]) <br/> [[K C Law College, Mumbai|KC Law College]] ([[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B.]]) | ||
| nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | | nationality = [[Indian people|Indian]] | ||
| citizenship = | | citizenship = | ||
| office = [[Uddhav Thackeray ministry|Cabinet Minister]]<br />[[Government of Maharashtra]] | | office = [[Uddhav Thackeray ministry|Cabinet Minister]]<br />[[Government of Maharashtra]] | ||
| 3blankname = Ministry and Departments | | 3blankname = Ministry and Departments | ||
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*[[Ministry of Tourism (Maharashtra)|Tourism]] | *[[Ministry of Tourism (Maharashtra)|Tourism]] | ||
*[[Ministry of Protocol (Maharashtra)|Protocol]] | *[[Ministry of Protocol (Maharashtra)|Protocol]] | ||
*[[Ministry of higher and Technical Education (Maharashtra)|Higher Education and Technical Education]]<br />'' | *[[Ministry of higher and Technical Education (Maharashtra)|Higher Education and Technical Education]]<br />(''additional charge'' on 27 June 2022) | ||
| term_start = 30 December 2019 | | term_start = 30 December 2019 | ||
| term_end = 29 June 2022 | | term_end = 29 June 2022 | ||
| 1blankname = | | 1blankname = Chief Minister | ||
| 1namedata = [[Uddhav Thackeray]] | | 1namedata = [[Uddhav Thackeray]] | ||
| governor = [[Bhagat Singh Koshiyari]] | | governor = [[Bhagat Singh Koshiyari]] | ||
| office1 = Guardian | | office1 = Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District, | ||
[[Government of Maharashtra]] | [[Government of Maharashtra]] | ||
| term_start1 = 9 January 2020 | | term_start1 = 9 January 2020 | ||
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| predecessor2 = [[Sunil Shinde|Sunil Govind Shinde]] | | predecessor2 = [[Sunil Shinde|Sunil Govind Shinde]] | ||
| constituency2 = [[Worli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Worli]] | | constituency2 = [[Worli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Worli]] | ||
| office4 = [[President (government title)|President]] | | office4 = [[President (government title)|President]] of Yuva Sena | ||
| term_start4 = 2010 | | term_start4 = 2010 | ||
| predecessor4 = Position Created | | predecessor4 = Position Created | ||
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| term_start5 = 2017 | | term_start5 = 2017 | ||
| predecessor5 = Austin Coutinho | | predecessor5 = Austin Coutinho | ||
| party = [[Shiv Sena ( | | party = [[Shiv Sena (UBT)]] (since 2022) | ||
| otherparty = [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]] (until 2022) | |||
| website = | | website = | ||
| | | occupation = [[Politician]] | ||
| father = [[Uddhav Thackeray]] | | father = [[Uddhav Thackeray]]<ref name="Political dynasties in Maharashtra">{{cite news |title=Political dynasties in Maharashtra |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/political-dynasties-in-maharashtra-101711456983784.html |access-date=15 December 2024 |publisher=Hindustantimes |date=27 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215143308/https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/political-dynasties-in-maharashtra-101711456983784.html |archive-date=15 December 2024}}</ref> | ||
| mother = Rashmi Thackeray | | mother = [[Rashmi Thackeray]] | ||
| relations = See [[Thackeray | | relations = ''See [[Thackeray Family]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray''' (born 13 June 1990)<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 June 2020 |title=On 30th birthday, Aditya Thackeray helps save 6-day old infant |work=The Tribune |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/on-30th-birthday-aditya-thackeray-helps-save-6-day-old-infant-98632}}</ref> is an [[Indian | |||
'''Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray''' (born 13 June 1990)<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 June 2020 |title=On 30th birthday, Aditya Thackeray helps save 6-day old infant |work=The Tribune |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/nation/on-30th-birthday-aditya-thackeray-helps-save-6-day-old-infant-98632}}</ref> is an [[Indian politician]] who served as a [[Cabinet Minister]] of Higher Education, Cabinet Minister of [[Tourism]] and [[Natural environment|Environment]] for the [[Government of Maharashtra]]. He is also an [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] of the Maharashtra [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly|Legislative Assembly]] from [[Worli (Assembly constituency)|Worli]], [[Mumbai]]. He is the son of [[Uddhav Thackeray]], an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[politician]] who served as the 19th [[Chief Minister of Maharashtra]], leader of the [[Shiv Sena (UBT)]], and grandson of [[Balasaheb Thackeray|Balasaheb]] Thackeray.<ref>{{cite web |title=Biography of Aditya Thackeray |url=http://www.in.com/aaditya-thackeray/biography-1876077.html |publisher=in.com |access-date=18 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929084421/http://www.in.com/aaditya-thackeray/biography-1876077.html |archive-date=29 September 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He is the President of Yuva Sena, a youth wing of Shiv Sena. He was a [[Maharashtra]] [[Cabinet (government)|Cabinet]] minister and was inducted as a [[cabinet minister]] in the state cabinet on 30 December 2019. | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Thackeray was born to [[Uddhav Thackeray]] and Rashmi.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 September 2019 |title=Maharashtra Elections: Aditya Thackeray To Make Poll Debut From Worli |work=Outlook |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-maharashtra-elections-aditya-thackeray-to-make-poll-debut-from-worli/339635}}</ref> He has a younger brother, Tejas. He completed his schooling from [[Bombay Scottish School, Mahim|Bombay Scottish School]] in [[Mahim]], [[South Mumbai]] and the Dhirubhai Ambani International School for grades 11 and 12.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2008-05-12 |title=Now, miscreants target Thackeray kids' school |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/now-miscreants-target-thackeray-kids-school/articleshow/3030748.cms |access-date=2023-03-11 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Thackeray later obtained a BA History degree while studying at [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai|St. Xavier's College]] in [[Fort (Mumbai precinct)|Fort]], South Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-11-18 |title=Initiation rites |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30182499.ece |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=frontline.thehindu.com |language=en}}</ref> He obtained his law degree from [[K C Law College, Mumbai|Kishinchand Chellaram Law College]] in [[Churchgate]], South Mumbai, where he earned his LLB degree.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Seetharaman |first=G. |date=2013-10-20 |title=Bal Thackeray's grandson Aaditya: Will the 23-year old help Shiv Sena restore lost glory? |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bal-thackerays-grandson-aaditya-will-the-23-year-old-help-shiv-sena-restore-lost-glory/articleshow/24402289.cms |access-date=2023-03-11 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> | |||
==Work== | ==Work== | ||
His first book of poems, 'My Thoughts in White and Black', was published in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aditya Thackeray: My Thoughts in White and Black|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20070528-my-thoughts-in-white-and-black-by-aditya-thackeray-748604-2007-05-28|access-date=2007-05-28|website=indiatoday.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=All in the family: Aditya makes creative debut|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-all-in-the-family-aditya-makes-creative-debut-1095419|access-date=2007-05-08|website=dnaindia.com|language=en}}</ref> The following year, he turned lyricist and released a private album Ummeed, for which he wrote all the eight songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Album launch: 'Umeed'|url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/album-launch-umeed/articleshow/2713322.cms|access-date=2008-01-19|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Big B launches Aditya Thackeray's debut music album|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-big-b-launches-aditya-thackeray-s-debut-music-album-1146130|access-date=2008-01-19|website=dnaindia.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Times Music launches Aditya Thackeray's 'Umeed'|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/times-music-launches-aditya-thackerays-umeed|access-date=2008-01-19|website=radioandmusic.com|language=en}}</ref> | His first book of poems, 'My Thoughts in White and Black', was published in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aditya Thackeray: My Thoughts in White and Black|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/eyecatchers/story/20070528-my-thoughts-in-white-and-black-by-aditya-thackeray-748604-2007-05-28|access-date=2007-05-28|website=indiatoday.in|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=All in the family: Aditya makes creative debut|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-all-in-the-family-aditya-makes-creative-debut-1095419|access-date=2007-05-08|website=dnaindia.com|language=en}}</ref> The following year, he turned lyricist and released a private album Ummeed, for which he wrote all the eight songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Album launch: 'Umeed'|url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/album-launch-umeed/articleshow/2713322.cms|access-date=2008-01-19|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Big B launches Aditya Thackeray's debut music album|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-big-b-launches-aditya-thackeray-s-debut-music-album-1146130|access-date=2008-01-19|website=dnaindia.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Times Music launches Aditya Thackeray's 'Umeed'|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/times-music-launches-aditya-thackerays-umeed|access-date=2008-01-19|website=radioandmusic.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
He was involved in or initiated a book burning agitation against inclusion of [[Rohinton Mistry]]'s book '[[Such a Long Journey (novel)|Such a Long Journey]]' | He was involved in or initiated a book burning agitation against inclusion of [[Rohinton Mistry]]'s book '[[Such a Long Journey (novel)|Such a Long Journey]]' in [[Mumbai University]]'s reading list in 2010. Thackeray alleged that the book included insulting language against Marathis.<ref>{{Cite web|title=If you bring Mistry book back, let Moro work too be in syllabus: Aditya|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/if-you-bring-mistry-book-back-let-moro-work-too-be-in-syllabus-aditya/|access-date=2010-10-12|website=indianexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai University drops Rohinton Mistry novel after extremists complain|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/oct/19/mumbai-university-removes-mistry-book|access-date=2010-10-19|website=theguardian.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
In October 2019, Thackeray contested the [[2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election]] from the [[Worli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Worli]] constituency<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shiv Sena heir apparent Aaditya Thackeray makes winning debut in Worli|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/maharashtra-assembly-polls-2019-worli-results-counting-aaditya-thackeray-gautam-gaikwad-abhijeet-bichikale-558644|access-date=2019-10-24|website=indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> in Mumbai and subsequently emerged victorious. In doing so, he became the first member of the [[Thackeray family]] to contest and win elections.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/maharashtra-assembly-election/story/maharashtra-election-aaditya-thackeray-becomes-first-from-family-to-enter-state-legislature-1612621-2019-10-24|title=Maharashtra Assembly election: Aaditya Thackeray becomes first from family to enter state legislature|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-10-30|date=24 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025183258/https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/maharashtra-assembly-election/story/maharashtra-election-aaditya-thackeray-becomes-first-from-family-to-enter-state-legislature-1612621-2019-10-24|archive-date=25 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> He became the Cabinet Minister for tourism, protocol and environment on 30 December 2019 in the Uddhav Thackeray-led [[Maha Vikas Aghadi]] government.{{ | In October 2019, Thackeray contested the [[2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election]] from the [[Worli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Worli]] constituency<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shiv Sena heir apparent Aaditya Thackeray makes winning debut in Worli|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/elections/maharashtra-assembly-polls-2019-worli-results-counting-aaditya-thackeray-gautam-gaikwad-abhijeet-bichikale-558644|access-date=2019-10-24|website=indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> in Mumbai and subsequently emerged victorious. In doing so, he became the first member of the [[Thackeray family]] to contest and win elections.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/maharashtra-assembly-election/story/maharashtra-election-aaditya-thackeray-becomes-first-from-family-to-enter-state-legislature-1612621-2019-10-24|title=Maharashtra Assembly election: Aaditya Thackeray becomes first from family to enter state legislature|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-10-30|date=24 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025183258/https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/maharashtra-assembly-election/story/maharashtra-election-aaditya-thackeray-becomes-first-from-family-to-enter-state-legislature-1612621-2019-10-24|archive-date=25 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> He became the Cabinet Minister for tourism, protocol and environment on 30 December 2019 in the Uddhav Thackeray-led [[Maha Vikas Aghadi]] government.<ref name="Minister2019">{{cite web | title=Aaditya Thackeray is Maharashtra environment minister. His first comments | website=Hindustan Times | date=5 January 2020 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aaditya-thackeray-is-maharashtra-tourism-minister-his-first-comments/story-KWAPI3Men7Migv0LCIX4kI.html | access-date=14 November 2024}}</ref> | ||
Prior to getting officially elected, Thackeray played a significant role in several projects during the [[First Fadnavis ministry|Devendra Fadnavis-led government]], prominently being a ban of single-use plastics in Maharashtra,<ref>{{cite news |title=Aaditya Thackeray justifies plastic ban in Maharashtra, apologises to people for inconvenience | Prior to getting officially elected, Thackeray played a significant role in several projects during the [[First Fadnavis ministry|Devendra Fadnavis-led government]], prominently being a ban of single-use plastics in Maharashtra,<ref>{{cite news |title=Aaditya Thackeray justifies plastic ban in Maharashtra, apologises to people for inconvenience |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/aaditya-thackeray-justifies-plastic-ban-in-maharashtra-apologises-to-people-for-inconvenience-4612771.html |access-date=30 August 2020 |work=Firstpost |agency=Press Trust of India |date=27 June 2018}}</ref> which was well received by residents of the state.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mumbai Residents "Happy" As Maharashtra Plastic Ban Comes Into Effect |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/mumbai-residents-happy-as-maharashtra-plastic-ban-comes-into-effect-1872139 |access-date=30 August 2020 |work=NDTV |date=24 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Positions held== | ==Positions held== | ||
* 2010: Appointed President of Yuva Sena. | * 2010: Appointed President of Yuva Sena.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bal Thackeray launches his grandson into politics|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bal-thackeray-launches-his-grandson-into-politics/articleshow/6766448.cms|access-date=2010-10-18|website=economictimes.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
* 2017: Elected as President of Mumbai District Football Association.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaditya Thackeray elected president of MDFA|url=https://www.asianage.com/sports/football/100717/aaditya-thackeray-elected-president-of-mdfa.html|access-date=2017-07-10|website=asianage | * 2017: Elected as President of Mumbai District Football Association.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaditya Thackeray elected president of MDFA|url=https://www.asianage.com/sports/football/100717/aaditya-thackeray-elected-president-of-mdfa.html|access-date=2017-07-10|website=asianage.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
* 2018: Appointed Leader of [[Shiv Sena]] Party.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaditya Thackeray elevated as Shiv Sena 'leader'; becomes part of core team|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aaditya-thackeray-elevated-as-shiv-sena-leader-becomes-part-of-core-team/articleshow/62622453.cms | * 2018: Appointed Leader of [[Shiv Sena]] Party.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaditya Thackeray elevated as Shiv Sena 'leader'; becomes part of core team|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aaditya-thackeray-elevated-as-shiv-sena-leader-becomes-part-of-core-team/articleshow/62622453.cms|access-date=2018-01-23|website=economictimes.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
* 2019: MLA from Worli constituency. | * 2019: MLA from Worli constituency.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaditya Thackeray wins in Worli, defeats NCP nominee by over 70000 votes|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/maharashtra/aaditya-thackeray-wins-in-worli-defeats-ncp-nominee-by-over-70000-votes/articleshow/71740534.cms|access-date=2019-10-24|website=economictimes.indiatimes.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
* 2019: Cabinet Minister of Environment, [[Ministry of Tourism (Maharashtra)|Tourism]] and [[Ministry of Protocol (Maharashtra)|Protocol]], Government of Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaditya Thackeray is Maharashtra environment, tourism minister His first comments|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aaditya-thackeray-is-maharashtra-tourism-minister-his-first-comments/story-KWAPI3Men7Migv0LCIX4kI.html|access-date=2020-01-05|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= | * 2019: Cabinet Minister of Environment, [[Ministry of Tourism (Maharashtra)|Tourism]] and [[Ministry of Protocol (Maharashtra)|Protocol]], Government of Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aaditya Thackeray is Maharashtra environment, tourism minister His first comments|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aaditya-thackeray-is-maharashtra-tourism-minister-his-first-comments/story-KWAPI3Men7Migv0LCIX4kI.html|access-date=2020-01-05|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
* | * 2020: Appointed guardian minister of [[Mumbai Suburban district]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uddhav Thackeray Appoints 36 District Guardian Ministers, Aaditya Gets Mumbai Suburban|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/uddhav-thackeray-appoints-36-district-guardian-ministers-aaditya-gets-mumbai-suburban-2451297.html|access-date=2020-01-09|website=news18.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
* 2024: MLA from [[Worli Assembly constituency|Worli constituency]]<ref name="Aaditya Thackeray Election Results 2024 highlights: Aaditya Thackeray defeats Milind Deora to claim victory from Worli">{{cite news |last1=Mint |title=Aaditya Thackeray Election Results 2024 highlights: Aaditya Thackeray defeats Milind Deora to claim victory from Worli |url=https://www.livemint.com/elections/assembly-elections/aaditya-thackeray-election-results-live-updates-worli-counting-result-maharashtra-milind-deora-shiv-sena-ubt-23-11-24-11732271368366.html |access-date=29 November 2024 |publisher=Mint |date=23 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241129134845/https://www.livemint.com/elections/assembly-elections/aaditya-thackeray-election-results-live-updates-worli-counting-result-maharashtra-milind-deora-shiv-sena-ubt-23-11-24-11732271368366.html |archive-date=29 November 2024}}</ref> | |||
* 24 November 2024: Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Legislature party leader<ref name="Aaditya Thackeray elected as Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Legislature party leader">{{cite news |last1=The Hindu |first1= |title=Aaditya Thackeray elected as Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Legislature party leader |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/maharashtra-assembly/shiv-sena-ubt-elects-aaditya-thackeray-as-leader-of-its-legislature-party/article68909034.ece |access-date=29 November 2024 |date=25 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241129134433/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/maharashtra-assembly/shiv-sena-ubt-elects-aaditya-thackeray-as-leader-of-its-legislature-party/article68909034.ece |archive-date=29 November 2024 |language=en-IN}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Indian football executives]] | [[Category:Indian football executives]] | ||
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Aaditya Thackeray | |
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.jpg) Thackeray in New Delhi, February 2020 | |
| Cabinet Minister Government of Maharashtra | |
| In office 30 December 2019 – 29 June 2022 | |
| Governor | Bhagat Singh Koshiyari |
| Chief Minister | Uddhav Thackeray |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban District, Government of Maharashtra | |
| In office 9 January 2020 – 29 June 2022 | |
| Chief Minister | Uddhav Thackeray |
| Preceded by | Vinod Tawde |
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 24 November 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sunil Govind Shinde |
| Constituency | Worli |
| President of Yuva Sena | |
| Assumed office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Position Created |
| President of the Mumbai Football Association[1] | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Austin Coutinho |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray 13 June 1990 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Shiv Sena (UBT) (since 2022) |
| Other political affiliations | Shiv Sena (until 2022) |
| Relations | See Thackeray Family |
| Parents |
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| Education | Bombay Scottish School |
| Alma mater | St. Xavier's (B.A History) KC Law College (LL.B.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Aaditya Uddhav Thackeray (born 13 June 1990)[3] 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.[4] 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[edit | edit source]
Thackeray was born to Uddhav Thackeray and Rashmi.[5] 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.[6] Thackeray later obtained a BA History degree while studying at St. Xavier's College in Fort, South Mumbai.[7] He obtained his law degree from Kishinchand Chellaram Law College in Churchgate, South Mumbai, where he earned his LLB degree.[8]
Work[edit | edit source]
His first book of poems, 'My Thoughts in White and Black', was published in 2007.[9][10] The following year, he turned lyricist and released a private album Ummeed, for which he wrote all the eight songs.[11][12][13]
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.[14][15]
Political career[edit | edit source]
In October 2019, Thackeray contested the 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from the Worli constituency[16] in Mumbai and subsequently emerged victorious. In doing so, he became the first member of the Thackeray family to contest and win elections.[17] He became the Cabinet Minister for tourism, protocol and environment on 30 December 2019 in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government.[18]
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,[19] which was well received by residents of the state.[20]
Positions held[edit | edit source]
- 2010: Appointed President of Yuva Sena.[21]
- 2017: Elected as President of Mumbai District Football Association.[22]
- 2018: Appointed Leader of Shiv Sena Party.[23]
- 2019: MLA from Worli constituency.[24]
- 2019: Cabinet Minister of Environment, Tourism and Protocol, Government of Maharashtra.[25]
- 2020: Appointed guardian minister of Mumbai Suburban district.[26]
- 2024: MLA from Worli constituency[27]
- 24 November 2024: Shiv Sena (UBT)‘s Legislature party leader[28]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ D'Costa, Valerian (26 November 2018). "Neville Dsouza Football Turf brings Mumbai's Football Fever to Bandra". bandrabuzz.com. Mumbai: Bandra Buzz. Archived from the original on 23 January 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ↑ "Political dynasties in Maharashtra". Hindustantimes. 27 May 2024. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ↑ "On 30th birthday, Aditya Thackeray helps save 6-day old infant". The Tribune. 13 June 2020.
- ↑ "Biography of Aditya Thackeray". in.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ↑ "Maharashtra Elections: Aditya Thackeray To Make Poll Debut From Worli". Outlook. 30 September 2019.
- ↑ "Now, miscreants target Thackeray kids' school". The Times of India. 12 May 2008. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ↑ "Initiation rites". frontline.thehindu.com. 18 November 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ↑ Seetharaman, G. (20 October 2013). "Bal Thackeray's grandson Aaditya: Will the 23-year old help Shiv Sena restore lost glory?". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ↑ "Aditya Thackeray: My Thoughts in White and Black". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 28 May 2007.
- ↑ "All in the family: Aditya makes creative debut". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 8 May 2007.
- ↑ "Album launch: 'Umeed'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 19 January 2008.
- ↑ "Big B launches Aditya Thackeray's debut music album". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 19 January 2008.
- ↑ "Times Music launches Aditya Thackeray's 'Umeed'". radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 19 January 2008.
- ↑ "If you bring Mistry book back, let Moro work too be in syllabus: Aditya". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
- ↑ "Mumbai University drops Rohinton Mistry novel after extremists complain". theguardian.com. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
- ↑ "Shiv Sena heir apparent Aaditya Thackeray makes winning debut in Worli". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ↑ "Maharashtra Assembly election: Aaditya Thackeray becomes first from family to enter state legislature". India Today. 24 October 2019. Archived from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ↑ "Aaditya Thackeray is Maharashtra environment minister. His first comments". Hindustan Times. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ↑ "Aaditya Thackeray justifies plastic ban in Maharashtra, apologises to people for inconvenience". Firstpost. Press Trust of India. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ↑ "Mumbai Residents "Happy" As Maharashtra Plastic Ban Comes Into Effect". NDTV. 24 June 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ↑ "Bal Thackeray launches his grandson into politics". economictimes.com. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
- ↑ "Aaditya Thackeray elected president of MDFA". asianage.com. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ↑ "Aaditya Thackeray elevated as Shiv Sena 'leader'; becomes part of core team". economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- ↑ "Aaditya Thackeray wins in Worli, defeats NCP nominee by over 70000 votes". economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ↑ "Aaditya Thackeray is Maharashtra environment, tourism minister His first comments". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ↑ "Uddhav Thackeray Appoints 36 District Guardian Ministers, Aaditya Gets Mumbai Suburban". news18.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ↑ Mint (23 November 2024). "Aaditya Thackeray Election Results 2024 highlights: Aaditya Thackeray defeats Milind Deora to claim victory from Worli". Mint. Archived from the original on 29 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ↑ The Hindu (25 November 2024). "Aaditya Thackeray elected as Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Legislature party leader". Archived from the original on 29 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.