GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

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One of the right wing parties in Indian politics is the Shiv Sena. Who is the founder of the Shiv Sena?
A
Bal Thackerey
B
Smita Thackerey
C
Raj Thackerey
D
Uddhav Thackerey
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -’Army of Shivaji’) is a right-wing to far-right Marathi regionalist and Hindu ultranationalist political party in India founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray. The party split in 2022 into Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena but was regained by the Eknath Shinde led Faction.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 17 February 2023, the ECI granted this party, ‘Bow and Arrow’ symbol and party name ‘Shivsena’, after a lengthy hearing. Uddhav Thackeray filed a petition against the decision at Supreme court, expressing his feeling that the ECI decision was wrong.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wamanrao Mahdik (1925-1999) was a leader of Shiv Sena. He was the first Shiv Sena member elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He was elected from Parel constituency in 1969–70 bypoll.

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