Linguistic Identity

Raj Thackeray, leader of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, warned migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar against imposing Hindi in Mumbai, threatening to 'kick' them. He has joined forces with Uddhav Thackeray to safeguard Marathi pride ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The rally highlighted concerns over Hindi imposition and the BJP's influence in Mumbai's political and economic landscape.