Uddhav and Raj Thackeray Unite Over Hindi Language Debate in Maharashtra

Thackeray Brothers Celebrate Unity Amid Hindi Language Controversy

Recently, the Maharashtra government's decision to reintroduce Hindi as a third language sparked a rare moment of unity between cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, who have been at odds for some time. However, on Sunday, Uddhav's faction distanced itself from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's support for their stance against Hindi. The Uddhav faction clarified that their opposition is specifically against making Hindi mandatory in primary schools.

Sanjay Raut Clarifies Uddhav Sena's Position

Sanjay Raut, a member of Uddhav's party, emphasized that while they respect Stalin's position against the imposition of Hindi, their focus is solely on the enforcement of Hindi in primary education. He stated, 'Stalin's stance implies he will not speak Hindi nor allow others to do so. In Maharashtra, we do speak Hindi. Our fight is limited to opposing the mandatory teaching of Hindi in primary schools.'

Stalin Welcomes Thackeray Brothers' Unity

Following the Thackeray cousins' joint appearance, Stalin expressed his support for their unified stance against the imposition of Hindi. He remarked on social media that the struggle against the imposition of Hindi, led by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the people of Tamil Nadu, has transcended state boundaries and is now resonating in Maharashtra. He celebrated their reunion, stating that the enthusiasm and powerful speeches at the rally in Mumbai filled him with immense joy.