Raj Thackeray warns cadres against communalism distracting economic problems
Speaking to his party office-bearers in Thane, Mr. Thackeray urged citizens to remain alert and avoid falling into traps designed to incite religious conflict to distract the public from pressing socio-economic challenges.
Raj Thackeray, head of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), warned his party members to refrain from engaging in religious discord that might divert attention from economic issues during a gathering in Thane on September 6. Thackeray expressed concern over heightened societal tensions fueled by social media and warned of potential riots during the forthcoming Ganesh festival.
Addressing his party's leaders in Thane, Thackeray advised citizens to stay vigilant and steer clear of traps meant to stir religious strife and divert public focus from critical socio-economic concerns.
Thackeray questioned the reported 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter, querying why people were directed to avoid foreign travel and gold purchases when the economy seemed robust. According to a government report cited by Thackeray, 503 firms closed operations in India between 2021 and 2026. He also stated that while Prime Minister Modi's image could be displayed in government buildings, it should not be placed alongside icons like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr. B R Ambedkar, and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule.
Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray and others faced a criminal case for purportedly removing a picture of Prime Minister Modi at the Government Polytechnic in Pune. The MNS leader also addressed linguistic politics, alleging that non-Marathi speakers were being exploited to ignite language disputes.
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