




The comments have added fuel to the ongoing speculation about a Sena UBT-MNS alliance ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.
Thackeray’s remarks came as Maharashtra recently witnessed a growing Hindi-Marathi language controversy
Uddhav Thackeray said that he has come to 'stay together' with his brother Raj Thackeray
Ajit Pawar's comments follow several instances of confrontations between non-Marathi and Marathi speakers, in the backdrop of the three-language row and the alleged imposition of Hindi.
Thackeray went on to say that he “feels proud” of his “soldiers of Maharashtra slap that person”, adding, this was not out of “personal jealousy” but for the language and the Marathi people.
The complaint said his remarks promote vigilantism and social unrest in the state, seeks actions under NSA
Those who have been officially given the responsibility of speaking to the media must also seek my approval before doing so, says MNS chief.
Kishor was responding to the spate of attacks by MNS workers on shopkeepers and vendors from Hindi-speaking states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh ahead of the crucial Mumbai civic polls.
Their joint appearance has sparked speculation about a possible alliance ahead of upcoming local body elections, including the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation polls, potentially reshaping Maharashtra's political dynamics.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut made it clear that their fight was only against the imposition of Hindi in primary classes and not its usage in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar said the attacks on Hindi-speaking people allegedly by MNS workers were disappointing and asserted, "Marathi is not a political issue for us."
Taking a dig at he Thackeray cousins, Amit Malviya — in-charge of BJP's National Information & Technology Dept, said that the joining of hands is driven by desperation.
Worli Dome rally revives hopes of Marathi unity; no formal alliance yet, but political impact likely.
After two decades, Uddhav and Raj on Saturday shared the public stage and hosted a victory gathering, titled 'Awaj Marathicha' in Mumbai's Worli area
The cousins broke up when Bal Thackeray was alive, after he preferred his son Uddhav over Raj for Shiv Sena succession.
The rally, which drew a packed audience of supporters, was charged with emotion and political significance as the two estranged cousins embraced on stage.
The office of the businessman was vandalised by Maharashtra Navirman Sena (MNS) workers
The event, dubbed the "Marathi Victory Rally", was held to celebrate the Maharashtra government's rollback of two controversial government resolutions (GRs) that would have introduced Hindi as a third compulsory language in schools from Class 1 to 5.
The two leaders will share public stage and jointly hold a “mega victory gathering”, celebrating the Maharashtra government’s decision to withdraw the three-language policy in primary schools