Mumbai, July 27 -- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray visited Shiv Sena (UBT) president and his cousin Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence 'Matushree' today to greet him on his 65th birthday, igniting fresh speculation across the state's political circles.

The meeting is seen as the leaders' first direct engagement in a significant period.

Raj Thackeray arrived at Matushree accompanied by senior MNS leaders Bala Nandgaonkar and Nitin Sardesai. He was welcomed by prominent Shiv Sena (UBT) figures Sanjay Raut and Ambadas Danve. Uddhav Thackeray personally came to the door to embrace Raj, an act widely interpreted as signaling a potential new chapter in both their personal rapport and political dynamics.

This visit ...