Indian politician
Aaditya Rashmi Uddhav Thackeray (born 13 June 1990)[ 2] 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 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 .[ 3] 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
Aaditya was born to Uddhav Thackeray and Rashmi.[ 4] He has a younger brother, Tejas. He completed his schooling from Bombay Scottish School in Mahim , South Mumbai .[ 5] Thackeray later obtained a BA History degree while studying at St. Xavier's College in Fort , South Mumbai .[ 6] He obtained his law degree from Kishinchand Chellaram Law College in Churchgate , South Mumbai , where he earned his LLB degree.[ 7]
Work
His first book of poems, 'My Thoughts in White and Black', was published in 2007.[ 8] [ 9] The following year, he turned lyricist and released a private album Ummeed, for which he wrote all the eight songs.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
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.[ 13] [ 14]
Political career
In October 2019, Thackeray contested the 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from the Worli constituency[ 15] in Mumbai and subsequently emerged victorious. In doing so, he became the first member of the Thackeray family to contest and win elections.[ 16] He became the Cabinet Minister for tourism, protocol and environment on 30 December 2019 in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government.[citation needed ]
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
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References
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^ "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 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 .
^ "Shiv Sena to launch its youth wing at Dussehra rally" . thehindu.com . Retrieved 8 October 2010 .
^ "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 appointed MDFA president" . business-standard.com . Retrieved 14 July 2017 .
^ "Aaditya Thackeray appointed MDFA president" . outlookindia.com . Retrieved 14 July 2017 .
^ "Aaditya Thackeray elevated as Shiv Sena 'leader'; becomes part of core team" . economictimes.indiatimes.com . Retrieved 23 January 2018 .
^ "Aaditya elevated as Sena 'leader'; becomes part of core team" . millenniumpost.in . Retrieved 23 January 2018 .
^ "Maharashtra assembly election 2019: Shiv Sena's Aaditya Thackeray wins from Worli on debut" . hindustantimes.com . Retrieved 14 July 2020 .
^ "Aaditya Thackeray wins in Worli, defeats NCP nominee by over 70000 votes" . economictimes.indiatimes.com . Retrieved 24 October 2019 .
^ "Aaditya Thackeray thanks mom, dad after winning by over 67,000 votes" . indiatoday.com . Retrieved 24 October 2019 .
^ "Aaditya Thackeray is Maharashtra environment, tourism minister His first comments" . hindustantimes.com . Retrieved 5 January 2020 .
^ "Maharashtra portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets Finance, Anil Deshmukh Home, Aaditya Thackeray Tourism" . businesstoday.in . Retrieved 5 January 2020 .
^ "Aaditya Thackeray appointed as guardian minister for Mumbai suburban, Ajit Pawar for Pune" . zeenews.india.com . Retrieved 9 January 2020 .
^ "Uddhav Thackeray Appoints 36 District Guardian Ministers, Aaditya Gets Mumbai Suburban" . news18.com . Retrieved 9 January 2020 .
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