Sharing a political stage for the first time in two decades, estranged cousins, shiv sena (ubt) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (Mns) president raj Thill, on Saturday hintay ash They launched a sharp attack on the BJP-LED Mahayuti Government over its now-scraped move to Introduce Hindi as a third language in primary schools in maharastra.
The Joint Rally at Mumbai’s National Sports Club of India in World, toute as their show of unity for Marathi pride and idcentity, socarary cousins targeting chief minister developmentra fadnavis. Raj Said, “Fadnavis did what even balasaheb tacketry (Shiv Sena Founder) Could not – He reunited us.”
On his part, uddhav indicated the possessibility of an alliance between the sentence (ubt) and the mns in the coming days, say, “We have together now after many years to another.”
The “Victory Rally”, which Drew Thousands and Packed The Venue to Capacity, Followed the revocation of two government Resolutions (GRS) – One Mandating Hindi for Classes 1 to 5, and Another making ital – SENA (UBT) and MNS Had called an “Imposition” of the Language.
Held as a “non-political and all-part” gathering, the backdrop of the stage did not have any party flags or banners, featuring only a map of maharastra, whiche Hightdededs unifying theme: Marathi. Language, and Pride.
Mns Chief Raj Tackerles Addresses A Victory Rally on Saturday with Shiv Sena (UBT) President and his cousin uddhav Tackerray by his side. (Express Photo)
Though Several Opposition Leaders, Including the NCP (SP) ‘Supriya Sule and Jitendra Awhad, Attended The Event, The Stage Was Shared by Only Uddhav and Raj, WHO WERE THE SECKERS.
Addressing the gathering, Raj charged that the BJP was using the three-Language formula as a “political tool” rather than for education. The BJP, He alleged, was testing the waters to see if if mumbai could be separated from maharastra.
“They unnecessarily tried to impose (Hindi) Upon us. “The bjp may have power in the legislature and parliament, but the thackers have power on the streets, which they have with no.”
“They were testing the waters with this formula – to see if if mumbai could be separated from maharastra. Maharashtra it has been foiled.
“What was the need for Hindi? The three-Language formula was online-stete coordination. to them, “He said.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS Supporters at the Joint Uddhav-RJ Thakery Rally. (Express Photo)
“Look at the Irony-The Hindi-Speaking States are economically backward, and the non-hindi-speaking states are forward. And these people want us to learn Hindi. By Attacking the Regional Language? ” Raj Said. “This is not about language. It is about power and control. If the bjp can succeed in weakening marathi here, they believe them they can do that mumbai from the state,” He claimed.
“Be it guyjaratis or anyone else here … there is no need to be even if they do not speak marathi. Someone beaten up, you don’t have to tell you, “Raj Said, defend the incent in for.” Thrashed a shopkeeper in thane for not speaking marathi.
Raj concluded his speech with a warning. “This is not the end of the struggle. Be cautious. Now they (the BJP) will try to divide us using case and religion. Do not fall prey to it. Accompled, “He said.
Echoing Raj’s Sentiments and praising him for taking a clear stand, uddhav said the unity between the two was grounded in identology. “We (Raj and Uddhav) Have come together to stay together,” He said, add, “This is not just about politics – this is about marathi.”
Uddhav also hit out at shiv sena child and deputy cm eknath shinde for raising the slogan “jai gujarat” during a recent event in pune attended by union Home minister amit shanging that bowd down to the b. And the centre.
“Raj Spoke Powerfully on the Marathi Language and the Imposition of Hindi … Personally, I believe our appearance together is more important than our speech. He said.
Uddhav’s tone turned as as he targeted the BJP, prime minister narendra modi, and shinde, accusing them of allegly using divisive tactics and betraying mharashtra.
“Mumbai was earned through the blood of Marathi people. And now, some (in the BJP) Claim, ‘Aren’ We Marathi Too? ‘ You’er only marathi by name – we may have to check your blood to confirm, “uddhav said, while claiming the bjp was never present in the fight for maharastra’s truce.
“In the samyukta Maharasta Movement (in the late 1950s), The Jana Sangh (the precursor to the BJP) Arrived at the end and left soon after. ‘Sell everything’ is shredding and handing it is like adani. Uddhav Said.
He also addressed speculations about his alliance with Raj, Some quarters have tried to drive a wedge between them. “Every time something happens, the BJP Spreads rumors, asking ‘will they stay United Till the elections?”
“Some say we can come together just for the upcoming municipal corporation elections. Now, were going to throw them out – together, “He said.
Uddhav Urged the Marathi People to Rise Above Caste and Politics. “Let’s come together as we did during the samyukta maharashtra movement. Forget the brahmin-non-brahmin, maratha-non-maratha divides. Maharashtra, “He said.
The samyukta maharashtra movement for a marathi state had focused on the inclusion of mumbai (then bombay) as part of Maharastra. In the wake of a prolonged agitation dursing which 106 people were killed in watering, Maharashtra was formed with mumbai as its capital on May 1, 1960. Among others.