Damage to the Thackeray Brand's Credibility: Shiv Sena Has Split Once Under Bal Thackeray and Four Times Under Uddhav's Leadership

The Thackeray brand of Shiv Sena has suffered a severe blow to its credibility. Under Bal Thackeray's leadership, the party split once, whereas during the tenure of his son Uddhav Thackeray, it fractured four times.

This internal division raises questions about the party's unity and political stability. These splits have weakened Shiv Sena's organizational strength.