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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'If You Beat Me...': Maharashtra Governor's Blunt Warning To Thackerays Over Marathi Language Row
As Maharashtra battles a brewing language war, Governor CP Radhakrishnan has issued a stark warning: violence over language will scare off investors and hurt the state's future. Amid rising attacks on non-Marathi speakers, allegedly by workers linked to Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray's MNS, the Governor recalled a disturbing incident from Tamil Nadu to show how linguistic hate destroys social harmony. He also made a powerful appeal: respect every mother tongue, don't impose your own. Radhakrishnan admitted he doesn't know Hindi and said India needs more multilingualism, not division. Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan echoed these views, saying violence in the name of Marathi pride was damaging and hypocritical. This debate now goes beyond politics, it's about the soul of Indian federalism and diversity.#marathi #rajthackeray #mns #uddhavthackeray #shivsenaubt #maharashtralanguagerow #thackerayclash #governorradhakrishnan #marathipride #languageviolence #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews Read More
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Raj Thackeray's men remove Gujarati display board at Navi Mumbai BJP MLA's office; taken off under police supervision
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena members, along with other political party workers, forced a Gujarat BJP MLA's office, located in Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, to remove a Gujarati signboard on Monday. The signboard was taken down with police presence outside the public relations office of Virendrasinh Bahadursinh Jadeja, who serves as MLA for Rapar constituency in Gujarat, PTI reported. The party had previously issued an ultimatum demanding the board's removal last week. Led by MNS Navi Mumbai City Secretary Sachin Kadam, representatives from Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) organised a demonstration to the NRI Sagari police station. The group submitted their request to authorities, demanding the immediate replacement of the Gujarati board with a Marathi one. They also requested action against those who they claimed had "insulted" Marathi identity. NRI Sagari police station's Senior Inspector Sunil Kadam provided assurance that the disputed board would be removed promptly. Following this assurance, MNS supporters visited the BJP office where the Gujarati plaque was removed under police supervision. The MNS released a statement saying, "In the presence of the police, the Gujarati plaque was removed. And the BJP MLA's worker publicly apologised to all the Marathi people and assured to install the Marathi dais within a few hours."Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
MNS Workers Force Removal of Gujarati Display Board at BJP MLA's Office At Mumbai
Last Updated: A Gujarati display board at Gujarat BJP MLA's office was removed under police supervision after protests led by MNS and other parties, demanding a Marathi board. Marathi language row continues to aggravate in Maharashtra, now, a Gujarati display board at the office of a Gujarat BJP MLA's office was forced to be removed. Workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and from other political parties forced the removal outside the public relations office of Virendrasinh Bahadursinh Jadeja, who represents Rapar assembly constituency in Gujarat. The board was removed under police supervision. MNS gave an ultimatum for the removal of the board last week. A protest march led by MNS Navi Mumbai City Secretary Sachin Kadam, along with leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and the Nationalist Congress Party (SP), reached the NRI Sagari police station demanding the removal of a Gujarati board. The delegation insisted on replacing it with a Marathi one and called for action against those who 'insulted" the Marathi identity. Senior police inspector Sunil Kadam assured the delegation that the contentious board would be removed immediately. Following this assurance, MNS leaders and supporters went to the BJP office, where, under police supervision, the Gujarati plaque was taken down. Case In Supreme Court The Marathi row has reached the Supreme Court with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) being filed against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for allegedly inciting violence against Hindi-speaking people and language-based hatred. A lawyer, Advocate Ghanshyam Upadhyay, filed the plea. He is seeking FIR against Raj Thackeray and his party workers, according to news agency ANI. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 19:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Speak Marathi Or Leave': Mumbai Woman Confronted As Language War Escalates
Last Updated: A video of the altercation showed the woman, identified as Sanjira Devi, standing outside her home when a group of men blocked the passage near her house. A woman in Ghatkopar was allegedly confronted by a group of men for not speaking in Marathi, in another incident highlighting language-related tensions in the city. A video of the altercation showed the woman, identified as Sanjira Devi, standing outside her home when a group of men blocked the passage near her house. When she asked them to make way, they allegedly demanded that she speak in Marathi. She refused, which led to a verbal exchange. 'Speak in Marathi. This is Maharashtra," one of the men is heard saying in the video, pointing his finger at her. The woman responded, 'No, you talk in Hindi. Tell me, aren't you a Hindustani? Aren't you from Hindustan?" Woman confronted In Ghatkopar, Mumbai by group of people for speaking Marathi #MarathiNews #marathilanguage #MarathiHindiControversy #Hindi #hindilanguage #languagedebate #mumbai #ghatkopar #viralvideo — Manchh (@Manchh_Official) July 21, 2025 The confrontation drew a small crowd, and police were called. However, the group had dispersed by the time officers arrived at the scene. This comes amid a renewed focus on the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) long-standing campaign promoting the use of Marathi in public spaces. In recent weeks, similar incidents have been reported in Mumbai, including an alleged assault on a shopkeeper and vandalism at the office of investor Sushil Kedia after he reportedly said he would not speak Marathi. These developments coincide with criticism from some quarters over the alleged imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra under the three-language policy of the National Education Policy (NEP). On July 5, MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray held a joint rally after two decades, signalling a rare moment of unity. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 13:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress, AAP, Patidar leaders demand FIR against Raj Thackeray over remarks on Sardar Patel, Morarji Desai
AHMEDABAD: The Congress, AAP and Patidar leaders in Gujarat have criticised Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray over his comments about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. They have also demanded a ban on Thackeray's entry to Gujarat and an FIR against him. Addressing a rally in Maharashtra's Thane district on Friday, the MNS chief said when migrants from Bihar were "beaten up and driven away" in Gujarat, it did not become an issue, but a minor incident in Maharashtra became a national issue. He also referred to Morarji Desai and Sardar Patel's alleged anti-Marathi stand after independence. Over the past few weeks, MNS workers have been aggressively demanding that those living in Maharashtra learn Marathi. They have also assaulted a few shopkeepers for failing to respond in Marathi. Gujarat Congress' newly appointed president Amit Chavda on Sunday said making a statement against 'Sardar Saheb' was akin to throwing dust in front of the sun. 'If you do politics on the soil of Gujarat, you will get an answer,' he added. Aam Aadmi Party's state president Isudan Gadhvi said Gujaratis will never tolerate Thackeray's remarks. 'Your politics is not working, so you are insulting not only the Gujarati people but also the leader of the entire country, Sardar Patel,' he said. Gadhvi appealed to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state BJP president CR Paatil to get an FIR registered against Thackeray. 'Sardar Patel united 565 princely states and created a united India. When Sardar Patel passed away, he had only Rs 261 in his account. Yet, some Maharashtra leaders are trying to further their political agenda by using derogatory language for such a great personality,' he said.
