As the grandson of Balasaheb Thackeray, it is in Aaditya Thackeray’s blood to be a politician. He was bound to follow in his grandfather and father’s footsteps and make the country a better place. On this wonderful Sunday Brunch episode, our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, met with Aaditya in Fort, Mumbai. They chatted about his impressive life, career and more. Today, we highlight his first-ever job at the age of 29! Read on.
Aaditya Thackeray’s First Job
Our guest is the son of Uddhav Bal Thackeray, the 19th Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT). Aaditya and his family’s political party wanted to focus on the youth of Maharashtra.
So, he became the President of Yuva Sena, a youth wing of Shiv Sena (UBT), making him one of the youngest politicians our country has ever had! He was bound to continue the legacy of his family.
On the topic of his first job, he told us that his first proper job was being an MLA at the age of 29. Currently, he represents Mumbai’s Worli at the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Apart from this, he served as the Cabinet Minister of Higher Education and the Cabinet Minister of Tourism and Environment for the Government of Maharashtra.
Next, Aaditya talked about how his grandfather was a great orator. He is aware of how Balasaheb Thackeray voiced the concerns of people and made major impacts on their lives. This connection among the masses is what he wants to achieve in his career. We know you are going to touch the sky, Aaditya!
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His First Salary Came From Being An MLA
He revealed to us that being an MLA was where his first paycheck came from. However, he mentioned that he did numerous things before becoming an MLA. But considers his first proper salary from a stable job from the assembly itself. We understand Aaditya, first earnings are always special and close to the heart!
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Tune in to the video linked above to learn more about his life. How old were you when you got your first job? Comment down below.
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