Bal Thackeray was told Shivaji Park was too big. Then came the crowds
In 1966, Bal Thackeray defied advice to choose a smaller venue for his Shiv Sena rally at Shivaji Park, which unexpectedly attracted a massive crowd. This event marked the first public demonstration of the party's influence and laid the groundwork for future political gatherings. On October 20, Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde will hold rival rallies, each claiming the legacy of Shiv Sena.