Raj Thackeray

Hindi or Marathi? Why Maharashtra’s Language Debate Is Back

08 Jul 2025

The Hindi imposition controversy in Maharashtra has flared up again after the Devendra Fadnavis government canceled a contentious resolution on the three-language formula. The decision, which had initially sought to implement Hindi from Class 1 in Marathi and English medium schools, has now precipitated a massive political and social backlash....

MNS Protest Over ‘Slapgate’ Turns Chaotic in Mira Road, Dozens Detained

08 Jul 2025

There has been a flare-up of tensions in Maharashtra on Tuesday when supporters of Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers were arrested at a rally in Thane's Mira Road, organized in response to a traders' protest against an assault related to the ongoing Marathi language controversy. The incident, now...

“Tumko Patak Patak Ke Maarenge”: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Dares Raj Thackeray Over Marathi Row

07 Jul 2025

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday courted a new political controversy by strongly reacting to MNS leader Raj Thackeray's inflammatory remark asking party workers to "strike below the eardrum" of those who don't speak Marathi. Referring to Thackeray indirectly, Dubey asked the MNS leader to venture outside Maharashtra and threatened,...

Shinde Accuses Uddhav of Ignoring Marathi Issues, Praises Raj’s Cultural Commitment

06 Jul 2025

In a rare public moment, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray shared a stage in Mumbai after two decades. Their reunion at the “Victory Rally” in Worli reignited political debates across Maharashtra. While their supporters welcomed the move as historic, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance launched fierce attacks. Shinde Slams Uddhav’s Intentions...

After 20 Years, Thackeray Cousins Reunite—But What Brought Them Together?

05 Jul 2025

In a political turn of events, estranged political rivals and cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray came together on a public stage after 20 years, as they shared the same podium at a rally called 'Awaj Marathicha' (Voice of the Marathi) held in Mumbai on Wednesday. The rally, co-organized by...

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray Reunite for ‘Awaj Marathicha’ Rally in Worli

05 Jul 2025

After two decades of political separation, Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT chief) and Raj Thackeray (MNS chief) will share the stage at a joint rally in Worli today. The event marks a rare show of unity between the Thackeray cousins, who parted ways after a power struggle. Rally Planned After...

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray Unite After 20 Years to Oppose Hindi Imposition

27 Jun 2025

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, together for the first time in two decades, will come together against the language policy of the Maharashtra government. Their coming together is in reaction to the state making Hindi compulsory from Class 1 to Class 5 under the National Education Policy's three-language formula. The...

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