Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray launches grandson in politics

Mumbai: Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray tonight launched his grand-son Aditya into politics annointing him as the head of its youth wing at a Dussehra rally which also witnessed three generations of Thackerays sharing the podium.

Handing over a sword to Aditya to encourage him in his new endeavour–Yuva Sena, the 83-year-old Thackeray at the same time said he does not believe in “dynasty politics” in the Sena. 20-year-old Aditya, who is making his first major public appearance, is Sena Executive President Uddhav Thackeray’s son.

“I never brought Udhhav in Sena. He was made executive president by ‘Krishnakunj’ person (official residence of his estranged nephew and MNS chief Raj Thackeray). In fact, I opposed it, but all the party functionaries accepted Uddhav’s leadership,” he said at the traditional annual Dusshera rally at central Mumbai’s Shivaji Park ground here.

“The party works on Shivshahi and not poor democracy.