Title: Neither Hindi nor Marathi, Uddhav & Raj just love family: BJP
In a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray, a senior BJP leader has claimed that the two Thackeray brothers came together for political gain, rather than out of a genuine love for the Marathi language or culture. The remark was made in response to the joint rally held by the two leaders to celebrate the Maharashtra government’s decision to roll back the three-language policy.
The three-language policy, which was introduced by the previous government, had sparked controversy and protests across the state. The policy aimed to make Hindi, English, and Marathi compulsory subjects in schools. However, the new government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, had announced a review of the policy, which was seen as a major victory for the Marathi language and the state’s cultural identity.
In a statement, BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh accused Uddhav and Raj Thackeray of coming together for political expediency, rather than out of a genuine commitment to the Marathi language or culture. “Stop hiding behind Hindi and Marathi,” Vallabh said. “You neither love Marathi nor Hindi, you just love your family.”
Vallabh’s remarks were seen as a direct attack on the Thackeray brothers, who have always been known for their strong sense of regional identity and their commitment to the Marathi language and culture. However, Vallabh’s statement suggests that the two leaders are more interested in advancing their own political careers than in genuinely serving the people of Maharashtra.
It is worth noting that Vallabh’s statement was made in response to a joint rally held by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray to celebrate the rollback of the three-language policy. The rally was attended by thousands of people, including many who had been actively involved in the protests against the policy.
While Vallabh’s statement was seen as a direct attack on the Thackeray brothers, it is worth noting that the BJP has always been critical of the Shiv Sena and the MNS. The two parties have a long history of rivalry, and the BJP has often accused them of being divisive and communal.
In recent years, the relationship between the BJP and the Shiv Sena has become increasingly strained. The two parties had been allies for many years, but they fell out in 2019 after the Shiv Sena refused to support the BJP’s candidate for the post of Speaker in the Lok Sabha. Since then, the two parties have been bitter rivals, with the Shiv Sena accusing the BJP of trying to destroy the Marathi language and culture.
In his statement, Vallabh also accused Uddhav and Raj Thackeray of being hypocrites. “You have always claimed to be champions of the Marathi language and culture, but now you are celebrating the rollback of the three-language policy,” Vallabh said. “This is a clear case of hypocrisy, and the people of Maharashtra will not fall for it.”
Vallabh’s statement has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people defending the Thackeray brothers and accusing the BJP of being divisive and communal. However, Vallabh’s statement has also been praised by many, who see it as a bold and honest critique of the Thackeray brothers’ motives.
In conclusion, the statement made by Gaurav Vallabh, a senior BJP leader, has sparked a heated debate on the motivations of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. While the Thackeray brothers have always been known for their strong sense of regional identity and their commitment to the Marathi language and culture, Vallabh’s statement suggests that they are more interested in advancing their own political careers than in genuinely serving the people of Maharashtra.
The controversy surrounding the three-language policy has once again highlighted the deep-seated tensions between the BJP and the Shiv Sena, as well as the MNS. The two parties have a long history of rivalry, and the controversy has only added fuel to the fire.
As the debate continues to rage on, it remains to be seen how the people of Maharashtra will react to Vallabh’s statement. Will they see it as a bold and honest critique, or will they view it as a cynical and divisive attack on the Thackeray brothers?
Only time will tell.
