In a notable event in Maharashtra politics, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray visited Matoshree, the residence of the Thackeray family, on July 27, 2025. This visit marks a significant moment as it comes after a gap of approximately 13 years since Raj Thackeray last entered the Matoshree residence. His previous visit was in 2012, during the final days of Balasaheb Thackeray.

Raj Thackeray's visit was to personally wish his cousin, Uddhav Thackeray, the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, on his birthday. The two leaders were seen together at a Marathi cultural event a few days prior to this meeting. The reunion at Matoshree is being interpreted by some as a sign of easing tensions and improving relations between the cousins.

The visit holds considerable significance due to the political history between the Thackeray cousins. Raj Thackeray had parted ways with the Shiv Sena in 2006 to establish his own political party, the MNS. Since then, there had been a noticeable distance between the two families, with limited direct interactions over the years.

Sources indicate varying accounts of Raj Thackeray's last visit to Matoshree. While some reports suggest that Raj Thackeray last visited Matoshree six and a half years ago, on January 5, 2019, to invite Uddhav Thackeray to his son Amit Thackeray's wedding, other sources confirm the 13 year gap, placing his last visit in 2012 during Balasaheb's final days.

The reunion has sparked buzz and speculation, especially with upcoming local body polls. Some political observers believe that this could be a precursor to potential political realignments or collaborations in the future. It is important to note that Raj Thackeray's visit lasted only about 20 minutes.

While the specific details of the conversation between Raj and Uddhav Thackeray remain private, the visual of the two leaders together has already generated considerable discussion within political circles and among the public. The coming together of the Thackeray cousins, even for a brief period, carries symbolic weight and may have implications for the political landscape of Maharashtra.