Raj and Uddhav Thackeray reunited on stage after 19 years, rallying for Marathi identity. Uddhav slammed BJP’s politics, defended Marathi pride, and emphasized unity to protect Maharashtra’s cultural roots.
MUMBAI, JULY 5: History was made at the NSCI Dome in Worli as Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray appeared on the same stage after nearly two decades, drawing thunderous applause from Shiv Sainiks and MNS workers gathered to celebrate the rollback of the trilingual policy and defend Marathi pride.
The event turned into a symbolic show of Marathi unity, with both leaders launching sharp attacks on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its language policy and political behavior in Maharashtra.
Raj Thackeray opened the event with a speech focused on Marathi culture, linguistic respect, and regional identity. Uddhav Thackeray then took the mic and delivered one of his most blistering speeches yet, directly accusing the BJP of being a “factory of rumors” and mocking its opportunistic politics.
“Don’t invite BJP leaders to weddings—they’ll enjoy the feast, stir up a fight, and leave to attend another wedding,” Uddhav quipped sarcastically, drawing laughs and applause from the crowd.
He added, “They say Uddhav Thackeray left Hindutva — as if Hindutva belongs to one language. We Marathi-speaking Hindus are more fierce, loyal, and patriotic than you.”
Thackeray also addressed the recent controversy involving investor Sushil Kedia, who had tweeted that he would not learn Marathi. Uddhav slammed him, calling him “that wolf” and linked the incident to the BJP’s alleged disrespect for local culture.
“If a Marathi person seeks justice and is called a goon — then yes, we are goons. If justice can’t be served without making noise, then noise will be made.”
He further emphasized unity with Raj, stating, “We were together then, and we are together now. Every time a crisis hits Maharashtra, we unite. But once the storm passes, we fight among ourselves — this time, let’s not repeat that mistake.”
The rally is being seen as a watershed moment in Maharashtra politics, not just for its cultural symbolism, but for the potential political alliance between MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT), particularly ahead of the BMC and state elections.
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