Mumbai : BJP MLA and Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane launched a scathing attack on MNS chief Raj Thackeray following a public rally held in Mumbai’s Mira Road area. Rane raised sharp questions about flags, slogans and the rally’s true intent .
Rane questioned the display of green flags and chants such as “Allahu Akbar” and “Sarla‑tan se juda” during the event. He provocatively asked, “We’re not Marathi? Did we come from Pakistan?”.
accusing Thackeray of inciting Hindi/Urdu imposition under the guise of Marathi pride, Rane urged him to organize a rally in Naya Nagar, where Marathi is rarely spoken, challenging MNS’s stance.
Calling out alleged threats, Rane demanded that those issuing warnings—“don’t speak Marathi or you’ll be harmed”—be taught the language instead of targeting poor Hindu communities .
Summary
During a press address, Nitesh Rane criticized Raj Thackeray for rallying in Mira Road, attacking him for provocative slogans and flag displays. Claiming these actions signal a push for Hindi/Urdu dominance, Rane invited Thackeray to address Marathi linguistic neglect in neighborhoods like Naya Nagar. He condemned the threats against Marathi speakers and called for real solutions rather than political posturing.
