New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- It's official. Estranged cousins Uddhav and Raj Thackeray on 24 December announced a tie-up for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray made the official announcement at a joint press conference in Mumbai.

"We have come together to stay together," Uddhav Thackeray, said addressing press conference with Raj Thackeray.

Before announcing their alliance on Wednesday, Uddhav and Raj paid tribute to Bal Thackeray at Shivaji Park memorial. "The day entire Maharashtra was waiting for is here: Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and have reunited," Raj Thackeray said.

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