‘Why Are Modi or Trump’s Names Missing?’: Uddhav Thackeray Questions Disha Salian Case Narrative, Warns of Legal Action

Based on the Times of India report and the latest developments available on September 17, 2026, the key update is that Uddhav Thackeray has rejected allegations linking his family to the Disha Salian death case and warned of legal action over what he described as continued character-assassination attempts. This comes days after the CBI registered an FIR following a Bombay High Court order. Importantly, the FIR lists several people for investigation but does not name anyone as an accused.

Uddhav Thackeray Rejects Allegations in Disha Salian Case

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday rejected allegations connecting him or his family to the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian and warned that legal action could follow if what he called a campaign against his family continued. Disha Salian Case: Satish Salian Sends INR 500 Crore Defamation Notice to Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh.

Thackeray questioned the political focus surrounding the case and referred to the absence of names such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump from the controversy. His comments came amid renewed political attention following the CBI's registration of an FIR in the case.

Thackeray maintained that neither he nor his family had any connection with Salian's death. He also objected to allegations that he said were damaging the reputation of his family.

CBI Registers FIR After Bombay High Court Order

The CBI registered an FIR on September 14 after the Bombay High Court directed the agency to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Salian's death.

The FIR was based on a complaint by Salian's father, Satish Salian. It lists several individuals whose roles are to be investigated, including Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, actors Sooraj Pancholi and Dino Morea, Rhea Chakraborty, former police officers and others. However, the FIR does not designate any of them as an accused. Disha Salian Case: CBI FIR Is Attempt to Tarnish Thackeray Family, Says Sanjay Raut.

The CBI investigation is examining allegations relating to the circumstances of Salian's death as well as claims concerning possible conspiracy, suppression or fabrication of evidence. These are allegations recorded for investigation and have not been established as facts.

Aaditya Thackeray Also Denies Knowing Disha Salian

The latest political exchange follows Aaditya Thackeray's statement that he had never met or known Disha Salian. On Wednesday, Aaditya described the linking of his name to the case as an attempt to damage his reputation and said he supported an impartial investigation.

The development was followed by a ₹500-crore defamation notice issued by Satish Salian against Aaditya Thackeray. The notice relates to statements made in connection with Satish Salian's efforts to seek a fresh investigation into his daughter's death.

What Happened to Disha Salian?

Disha Salian, who had worked as a celebrity manager, died on June 8, 2020, after falling from a building in Mumbai. Her death occurred six days before actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in Mumbai.

The case had previously been recorded as an Accidental Death Report. The Bombay High Court later directed the CBI to investigate after concerns were raised about the circumstances surrounding Salian's death and the handling of the earlier investigation.

The fresh CBI probe has therefore brought the case back into the political and public spotlight, with competing claims from Salian's family and the Thackeray family now being examined in the context of the investigation.

Uddhav Thackeray Warns of Legal Action

Against this backdrop, Uddhav Thackeray said he would consider legal recourse if allegations against his family continued. His remarks add another legal and political dimension to a case that has already seen renewed investigation, a CBI FIR and a separate defamation dispute involving Aaditya Thackeray and Salian's father. The CBI investigation is ongoing, and the allegations contained in the complaint and FIR will have to be tested through the investigative and judicial process.

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