HINDUHRUDAY SAMRAT
The prime motive behind the formation of Shivsena was securing justice for Marathi youths. Balasaheb was a true nationalist. Shivsena did take up various issues related to Hindutva in the early days of its formation. But during the eighth decade of the previous century, Shivsena took one step further by moving from Marathi Asmita Pride to staunch Hindutva. Shivsena started advocating Hindutva and nationalism to fight for injustice and atrocities on Hindus of the country and safeguard the people living in border areas from militants.
Prabodhankar Thackeray had a systematic and scientific approach towards Hinduism. His Hinduism was more based on nationalist virtues than rituals and sacrifices. He was adherent to the teachings of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Balasaheb inherited this legacy from his father Prabodhankar Thackeray.
AGITATIONS AND MOVEMENTS
1967 - 1978
- 1967: Durgadi Fort. Balasaheb Thackeray takes a firm stand on Hindutva
- 1969: Restoration of Mahikavati Temple, Mahad
- 1970: Shivsena saved Hindus in Bhiwandi riots
- 1973: ISKON temple saved
- 1978: Stand on Shah Bano case
1984- 1987
- 1984: Shivena’s stand on Ravindra Mhatre Assassination
- 1986: Rath Yatra
- 1987: Vile Parle By-Election “Garv se Kaho Hum Hindu Hai”
- 1988: Stand on ‘Riddles in Hinduism’
1988 - 2000
- 1988: Balasaheb’s firm stand on Kashmiri Pandit issue
- 1992: People of Uttar Pradesh take to the streets to catch a glimpse of Balasaheb Thackeray
- 1996: Amarnath Yatra
- 2000: A failed attempt to Arrest
1990 - 2002
- 1990: Rise of Shivsena as the Main Opposition Party in the State.
- 1992: Balasaheb takes a pro Hindu stand as Hindu savior.
- 1995: The Shivshahi Regime – 1995.
- 1997: Shivsena’s comeback in Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
- 1998: Shivsena gets Central Ministership for the first time.
- 2002: Shivsena representative as Lok Sabha Speaker.
