Shiv Sena (1966–2022) (Śiva Sēnā; lit. 'Army of Shivaji '; abbr. SS) was a conservative Marathi regionalist Hindutva -based political party in India founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray, who was later succeeded by Uddhav Thackeray. [16][3] The party has split into two parties: the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) which has a new symbol of Mashaal (Torch) and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena (2022–present) which has the original party name and the "bow and arrow ... Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (ISO: Śiva Sēnā (Uddhava Bāḷāsāhēba Ṭhākare); lit. 'Army of Shivaji, led by Uddhav Thackeray '; abbr. SS (UBT)) [12][13][14][15] is a Hindutva -based, Marathi regionalist, [16][3] nationalist political party formed in 2022 under the leadership of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray. [14] It was allotted a new symbol (Flaming Torch) by the Election Commission, separate from the main Shiv Sena. It was one of two separate ... शिवसेना (उद्धव बालासाहेब ठाकरे) अथवा शिवसेना (यूटीबी) हिंदुत्व आधारित क्षेत्रिय मराठा, राष्ट्रवादी राजनैतिक दल है। [1][2][3][4] पार्टी का ... Shiv Sena (Śhiva Sēnā; lit. 'Army of Shivaji '; abbr. SHS) is a conservative Hindutva political party in India, primarily based in the state of Maharashtra. Formed by a split in 2022 of Shiv Sena, the party has been led by Eknath Shinde, who was recognised by the Election Commission of India as the leader of the original Shiv Sena. [13] The Shinde-led faction retained the party's traditional name and the iconic bow and arrow symbol, [14] and currently forms the government in Maharashtra ...
