Raj Thackeray’s penchant for controversy has been widely documented. The Maharashtra leader known for his fire-brand speeches and remarks have…
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray (Photo: IANS/File)
Raj Thackeray’s penchant for controversy has been widely documented. The Maharashtra leader known for his fire-brand speeches and remarks have often caused controversies in the past.
On Sunday, at a rally in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo raked-up another controversy after he made calls for “Modi-mukt Bharat”.
In a scathing speech, which was full of criticism and rhetoric, Thackeray touched a number of topics, mainly targeting the BJP and PM Modi. “The country is fed up with the false promises made by (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi and his government. All opposition parties should come together to get rid of the BJP-led NDA government to ensure a Modi-mukt Bharat,” he had said.
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Here are top 6 quotes from his Shivaki Park speech:
“Today, we have to gear up for the third independence. All political parties should unite to make Modi-mukt Bharat a reality.”
“I suspect there is a larger design being worked to trigger Hindu and Muslim riots on the Ram temple agenda.”
“Why are all foreign presidents and Prime Ministers taken to Ahmedabad and Gujarat. Modi as the Prime Minister is only promoting his own state Gujarat. Why are the foreign heads and the projects not brought in Kolkata, Chennai or Mumbai?”
“The defence minister Nirmala Seetharam expressed ignorance about domestic partner of French company. Whereas it was a fact when the agreement was signed with India and French, Anil Ambani was present.”
“There is attempt to silence the voice of media, judiciary which is detrimental for democracy.”
“During the creation of Maharashtra in 1960, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was under tremendous pressure from then Home Minister Vallabhbai Patel to hand over Mumbai to the state of Gujarat. But Mumbai remained with Maharashtra. This is a wound which they still harbour. While elaborating the anti Mumbai agenda of Modi government. They are out to finish Mumbai’s identity.”
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