Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has issued a strong warning to schools across the state, saying institutions that fail to teach Marathi could face strict action, including the possibility of losing their recognition.&nbsp;On Friday, the State School Education Minister&nbsp;Dada Bhuse&nbsp;said that the government will take action against schools that do not comply with the rule making Marathi a compulsory subject.&nbsp;&nbsp;He stressed that the language must be taught in every school operating in&nbsp;Maharashtra, regardless of the board they are affiliated with.According to the minister, the rule applies to all schools in the state, including those affiliated with the&nbsp;Central Board of Secondary Education&nbsp;(CBSE), the&nbsp;Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations&nbsp;(ICSE), the&nbsp;Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, as well as international education boards.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-nation-s-first-ai-enabled-aganwadi-school-in-nagpur-1753694314102">Maharashtra: Nation’s first AI-enabled Aganwadi school in Nagpur</a>&nbsp;Bhuse said the government may carry out inspections to check whether schools are following the rule. If any school is found violating it, authorities could take action, which may even include cancelling the school’s recognition.The warning comes amid concerns that some schools, especially English-medium institutions, have not fully implemented the policy yet. The state government has reiterated that Marathi must be taught as a subject from Classes 1 to 10 in all schools across Maharashtra.&nbsp;The requirement is based on a law passed by the state government in 2020 that made Marathi a compulsory subject for students studying in the state, irrespective of the medium of instruction or the board of education.&nbsp;Officials say the aim of the policy is to ensure that students studying in Maharashtra have at least a basic understanding of the state’s official language.&nbsp;Officials have clarified that schools are not required to change their medium of instruction. Instead, Marathi needs to be taught as a subject, usually as a second or third language. &nbsp;

Officials have clarified that Marathi needs to be taught as a subject, usually as a second or third language.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has issued a strong warning to schools across the state, saying institutions that fail to teach Marathi could face strict action, including the possibility of losing their recognition. On Friday, the State School Education Minister Dada Bhuse said that the government will take action against schools that do not comply with the rule making Marathi a compulsory subject. He stressed that the language must be taught in every school operating in Maharashtra, regardless of the board they are affiliated with. According to the minister, the rule applies to all schools in the state, including those affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE), the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, as well as international education boards. Also read: Maharashtra: Nation’s first AI-enabled Aganwadi school in Nagpur Bhuse said the government may carry out inspections to check whether schools are following the rule. If any school is found violating it, authorities could take action, which may even include cancelling the school’s recognition. The warning comes amid concerns that some schools, especially English-medium institutions, have not fully implemented the policy yet. The state government has reiterated that Marathi must be taught as a subject from Classes 1 to 10 in all schools across Maharashtra. The requirement is based on a law passed by the state government in 2020 that made Marathi a compulsory subject for students studying in the state, irrespective of the medium of instruction or the board of education. Officials say the aim of the policy is to ensure that students studying in Maharashtra have at least a basic understanding of the state’s official language. Officials have clarified that schools are not required to change their medium of instruction. Instead, Marathi needs to be taught as a subject, usually as a second or third language.

Officials have clarified that Marathi needs to be taught as a subject, usually as a second or third language.

No Marathi, No Recognition: Maharashtra Government Warns Schools

A video from an Air India flight of a woman allegedly threatening a co-passenger for not speaking Marathi has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage. The incident occurred on board an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai on October 23. The video was shared by YouTuber Mahi Khan on his social media platforms, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), where he mentioned how he was harassed by a woman co-passenger for not knowing and speaking Marathi.The entire conversation was recorded by Khan himself, where he also questioned what kind of mentality makes someone impose language rules on another person in the year 2025.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-police-foil-fidayeen-plot-2-isis-terrorists-with-potential-pakistan-isi-ties-arrested-suicide-attack-1761291167225">Delhi Police foil fidayeen plot, 2 ISIS terrorists with potential Pakistan ISI ties arrested</a>In a video that has now gone viral, it all started with Khan asking the woman, “You’re telling me that I need to speak in Marathi?” and the woman replied: “Yes. If you’re going to Mumbai, you should know Marathi.” When asked about her name, she refused to disclose her name on camera.In the video, Khan claimed that he confronted her over her misbehaviour and called the Air India crew for help. In front of the crew, the woman threatened him by saying, “I’ll show you what badtameezi is (I’ll show you what misbehaviour is).”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-like-watching-a-living-galaxy-unfurl-beneath-you-shubhanshu-shukla-shares-breathtaking-diwali-spectacle-of-india-from-space-station-watch-video-1761020335036">'Like watching a living galaxy unfurl beneath you': Shubhanshu Shukla shares breathtaking Diwali spectacle of India from space station. Watch video</a>Khan further mentioned in his post, “I recorded everything. Because this isn’t just about me, it’s about the mindset that’s growing dangerously normal,” he wrote. “You cannot force a language. You cannot bully respect.”Watch video here:

The video has gone viral, with many online users expressing anger. Some users have even demanded a public apology from the woman, who is yet to be identified. Others, meanwhile, have tagged Air India, urging the airline to take action against the woman and ensure passengers are not subjected to such harassment in the future.

A video of a woman threatening a co-passenger aboard an Air India flight for not speaking Marathi has sparked outrage online. YouTuber Mahi Khan filmed the exchange, where the woman said, “If you’re going to Mumbai, you should know Marathi.” Watch video.

A video from an Air India flight of a woman allegedly threatening a co-passenger for not speaking Marathi has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage. The incident occurred on board an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai on October 23. The video was shared by YouTuber Mahi Khan on his social media platforms, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), where he mentioned how he was harassed by a woman co-passenger for not knowing and speaking Marathi. The entire conversation was recorded by Khan himself, where he also questioned what kind of mentality makes someone impose language rules on another person in the year 2025. Also read | Delhi Police foil fidayeen plot, 2 ISIS terrorists with potential Pakistan ISI ties arrested In a video that has now gone viral, it all started with Khan asking the woman, “You’re telling me that I need to speak in Marathi?” and the woman replied: “Yes. If you’re going to Mumbai, you should know Marathi.” When asked about her name, she refused to disclose her name on camera. In the video, Khan claimed that he confronted her over her misbehaviour and called the Air India crew for help. In front of the crew, the woman threatened him by saying, “I’ll show you what badtameezi is (I’ll show you what misbehaviour is).” Also read | 'Like watching a living galaxy unfurl beneath you': Shubhanshu Shukla shares breathtaking Diwali spectacle of India from space station. Watch video Khan further mentioned in his post, “I recorded everything. Because this isn’t just about me, it’s about the mindset that’s growing dangerously normal,” he wrote. “You cannot force a language. You cannot bully respect.” Watch video here:

A video of a woman threatening a co-passenger aboard an Air India flight for not speaking Marathi has sparked outrage online. YouTuber Mahi Khan filmed the exchange, where the woman said, “If you’re going to Mumbai, you should know Marathi.” Watch video.

Woman threatens YouTuber for not speaking Marathi; sparks outrage on social media. Watch

Legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh passed away on Monday (July 14) at the age of 114 in a tragic road accident in Jalandhar. He was admitted to a hospital in Jalandhar where he succumbed to his injuries. Fauja Singh started his marathon career in 2000 and went on to compete in a total of eight marathons. He went around the world in 2011 by running in the Toronto Marathon and earning the recognition as the oldest marathon runner.&nbsp;&nbsp;His name, though, did not make it officially in the Guinness Book of World Records because he lacked a birth certificate. In 2012, he surprised the world again by finishing a 20-kilometre race while running in the London Marathon.<h2>Why did he start running?</h2>In 2013, his final professional race, he participated in the Hong Kong Marathon at the age of 101. Fauja Singh started running marathons after a personal tragedy in his life — the car accident in which his wife and son were killed when he was 89 years old. The event shook him to his core and pitted him against depression, following which he decided to pursue long-distance running, motivating millions across the globe with his willpower and strength of character.<h2>Tributes pour in</h2>Indian author Khushwant Singh in a post on X said, “My Turbaned Tornado is no more. It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my most revered S. Fauja Singh. He was struck by an unidentified vehicle around 3:30 PM today in his village, Bias, while crossing the road. Rest in peace, my dear Fauja.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My Turbaned Tornado is no more. It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my most revered S. Fauja Singh. He was struck by an unidentified vehicle around 3:30 PM today in his village, Bias, while crossing the road. Rest in peace, my dear Fauja . <a href="https://t.co/LMFh7TNE8B">pic.twitter.com/LMFh7TNE8B</a>&mdash; Khushwant Singh (@Singhkhushwant) <a href="https://twitter.com/Singhkhushwant/status/1944789373276258782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Daljit Singh Cheema, former Minister Government of Punjab for Education wrote, “Saddened to learn about the passing away of legendary athlete Sardar Fauja Singh at the age of 114 in an accident today. A global icon of endurance and inspiration, he proved that age is no barrier. His life and legacy will continue to motivate generations.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh wrote, “Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Fauja Singh Ji, the legendary marathon runner, at the age of 114 in a tragic road accident. His extraordinary life and unwavering spirit will continue to inspire generations. May his soul rest in peace.”<img src="https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f64f.svg" alt="🙏">

Worlds oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh passes away at 114 years

Legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh passed away on Monday (July 14) at the age of 114 in a tragic road accident in Jalandhar. He was admitted to a hospital in Jalandhar where he succumbed to his injuries. Fauja Singh started his marathon career in 2000 and went on to compete in a total of eight marathons. He went around the world in 2011 by running in the Toronto Marathon and earning the recognition as the oldest marathon runner. His name, though, did not make it officially in the Guinness Book of World Records because he lacked a birth certificate. In 2012, he surprised the world again by finishing a 20-kilometre race while running in the London Marathon. Why did he start running? In 2013, his final professional race, he participated in the Hong Kong Marathon at the age of 101. Fauja Singh started running marathons after a personal tragedy in his life — the car accident in which his wife and son were killed when he was 89 years old. The event shook him to his core and pitted him against depression, following which he decided to pursue long-distance running, motivating millions across the globe with his willpower and strength of character. Tributes pour in Indian author Khushwant Singh in a post on X said, “My Turbaned Tornado is no more. It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my most revered S. Fauja Singh. He was struck by an unidentified vehicle around 3:30 PM today in his village, Bias, while crossing the road. Rest in peace, my dear Fauja.”

His last professional race was in 2013, when he ran in the Hong Kong Marathon at the age of 101. Fauja Singh started his marathon career in 2000 and went on to compete in a total of eight marathons

World's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh passes away at 114 years

A political controversy has been brewing in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after some attacks on North Indians over not speaking the Marathi language. Now, a video is going viral showing a Marathi man being 'caught' working in the northern state of Haryana. Here is what happened:&nbsp;<h2>What happened when a Marathi man was found working in Haryana?</h2>In the video, a man with the Instagram handle @notthatmanusharma approaches a Marathi, working at what appeared to be a farm in Haryana. He asks, "who is from Maharashtra? Call him." &nbsp;When asked where he is from, the Marathi says he hails from Nashik city in Maharashtra. "Speak in Haryanvi," demands the north Indian, and the Marathi says he doesn't know the language, which is a dialect of Hindi. "Then, how did you come here?," asks the north Indian. After a moment of tense silence, the north indian laughs and hugs the Marathi, saying, "if you don't work here, who will?"&nbsp;"This is your nation. Do what you like," adds the north Indian. "This is India, Bharat."&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This video is for MNS Goons A maharashtrian was found working in Haryana by Haryanvis Look what happened to him … <a href="https://t.co/Q19yYDZsEb">pic.twitter.com/Q19yYDZsEb</a>&mdash; Flt Lt Anoop Verma (Retd.) 🇮🇳 (@FltLtAnoopVerma) <a href="https://twitter.com/FltLtAnoopVerma/status/1943140884545180030?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2> The slapping incident in Maharashtra targeting North Indians. What happened?</h2>The video, which could have been a planned shooting, came in apparent response to an incident earlier this month in Mira Bhayandar in Maharashtra's Thane district. Seven workers of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) assaulted a sweet shop owner, Babulal Chaudhary, for not speaking Marathi. The MNS workers entered 48-year-old Chaudhary’s Jodhpur Sweets shop asking for water. When Chaudhary’s staffer Bagharam, who is from Rajasthan, responded in Hindi, the MNS workers demanded that they speak Marathi. Chaudhary said “all languages are spoken in Maharashtra,” which provoked the MNS workers, who repeatedly slapped the north Indian.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/marathi-language-controversy-spark-protests-and-political-shutdown-in-maharashtra-1752035425836/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/marathi-language-controversy-spark-protests-and-political-shutdown-in-maharashtra-1752035425836/embed</a><h2>What happened after the slapping incident in Thane?</h2>Police detained the seven MNS workers involved in the Thane slapping incident. But they were released on bail later. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), &nbsp;condemned the violence and warned of police action.&nbsp;But several MNS leaders like Sandeep Rane defended the MNS workers, describing the slap incident as a reaction to Chaudhary’s ‘arrogance’ and alleged insult to the Marathi language.&nbsp;<h2>Hindi vs Marathi: The issue behind assaults on non-Marathi speaking people</h2>The Thane incident is an example of a broader campaign by MNS against what it calls insults to the Marathi language and culture. The MNS is agitating against what they deem as the imposition of Hindi in schools.<h2>Anti-north Indian sentiment intensified after the Hindi language row</h2>Part of the reason for MNS digging deep into its regionalist ideology is the upcoming civic elections.&nbsp; MNS stands for Marathi pride and seeks preferential treatment for the local Marathi-speaking people.&nbsp; In 2008, MNS workers clashed with Samajwadi Party supporters in Mumbai, reacting to what they called were provocative" displays by migrants from north Indian states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.&nbsp; The violent incidents at the time catapulted MNS founder &nbsp;Raj Thackeray to prominence. He alleged that the migrants were undermining Maharashtra culture and taking away job opportunities from locals.<h2>The political angle: MNS wants a comeback with Udhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena. And Hindi is a good alibi</h2>Earlier this year, the BJP-led Maharashtra government proposed the introduction of Hindi as a third language in the states primary schools. It was opposed by erstwhile rivals MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT). Shiv Sena (UBT) is the faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, the son of Bal Thackeray, who founded Shiv Sena.&nbsp;After the protests, the BJP-led government was forced to roll back the Hindi policy.<h2>Anti-Hindi agitation unites former rivals Raj and Uddhav Thackeray</h2>After the Hindi language policy rollback, former rivals Raj and his cousin Uddhav Thackeray came together on the same stage for the first time in nearly two decades to mark the ‘Marathi Vijay Diwas’ or victory day.&nbsp; The July 5 event at Mumbai’s Worli Dome was a signal of a likely alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS to garner Marathi votes ahead of the civic elections.

The video appears to be a response to an incident earlier this month in Maharashtra's Thane district, where seven workers of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) assaulted a sweet shop owner, Babulal Chaudhary, for not speaking Marathi. 

A political controversy has been brewing in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after some attacks on North Indians over not speaking the Marathi language. Now, a video is going viral showing a Marathi man being 'caught' working in the northern state of Haryana. Here is what happened: What happened when a Marathi man was found working in Haryana? In the video, a man with the Instagram handle @notthatmanusharma approaches a Marathi, working at what appeared to be a farm in Haryana. He asks, "who is from Maharashtra? Call him." When asked where he is from, the Marathi says he hails from Nashik city in Maharashtra. "Speak in Haryanvi," demands the north Indian, and the Marathi says he doesn't know the language, which is a dialect of Hindi. "Then, how did you come here?," asks the north Indian. After a moment of tense silence, the north indian laughs and hugs the Marathi, saying, "if you don't work here, who will?" "This is your nation. Do what you like," adds the north Indian. "This is India, Bharat."

The video appears to be a response to an incident earlier this month in Maharashtra's Thane district, where seven workers of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) assaulted a sweet shop owner, Babulal Chaudhary, for not speaking Marathi.&nbsp;

'This is your nation, do what you'...: A Marathi was found working in Haryana amid anti-north Indian sentiment in Maharashtra. Then, this happened

A Mumbai woman has alleged that Rahil Javed Shaikh, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, hit her car in a drunk state and then hurled expletives at her. The woman, identified as Marathi social media influencer Rajshree More, lodged a police complaint and shared a video of the incident on social media. Rajshree More, who is actress Rakhi Sawant’s friend, shared a video on social media showing that Rahil Javed Shaikh hit her car, then got out of his vehicle after the collision and had a heated argument with her. In the video, the politician’s son appears to be under the influence of alcohol and is seen without a shirt as he says, “My father is the state vice president of MNS.” The video also shows the accused getting into an altercation with the cops, and charging at Rajshree, daring her to lodge a police complaint. “Go and tell the cops I am Javed Shaikh’s son, then you’ll see what happens,” he is heard saying in Marathi.&nbsp;Rajshree also shared an image of the FIR that was lodged against the accused later. She also claimed that MNS workers and supporters were targeting her because of her recent comments on the local Marathi population and the Marathi language imposition row.&nbsp;Mumbai Police said that the incident occurred at Vira Desai Road in Andheri West. An FIR was registered at the Amboli Police Station, and the youth has been detained for medical examination. His car was also taken into custody by Mumbai Police for further probe.&nbsp;<h2>Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam condemns incident&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) leader Sanjay Nirupam condemned the incident and slammed Rahil for his indecent behaviour with a woman.&nbsp;“MNS leader Javed Shaikh’s son has misbehaved with a woman. He rammed his car into hers and was drunk. What kind of Muslim is he who consumes alcohol? When the woman resisted, he abused her and flaunted his father’s position,” Nirupam said in a post on Monday.Nirupam also accused MNS workers of only targeting Hindus and dared them to attack Urdu-speaking people in the name of Marathi.He claimed that the MNS is running a campaign against Hindus at the behest of its Muslim leaders like Javed Shaikh.&nbsp;<h2>‘Thackerays dividing Hindus like Lalu Yadav to create votebank’</h2>&nbsp;Another BJP leader alleged that MNS is trying to divide Hindus on language to create a “Maratha-Muslim” votebank like Lalu Yadav’s “Muslim-Yadav” combination in Bihar. “This is respect for Marathi Manoos ? This is respect for Marathi? Rahil Shaikh, son of MNS leader Javed Shaikh, in drunken stupor, in a semi-naked state, abuses a Marathi Mulgi Rajshree More,” wrote PallaviCT, co-convenor BJP Mumbai-IT and SM Cell.“The Thackerays are looking at Marathi-Mus!im combination to help them win elections &amp; that’s why they are DIVIDING us. Divide Hindus on language &amp; create MM votebank in Maharashtra like Laloo’s MY combination in Bihar,” she added.&nbsp;<h2>More’s video on Marathi row drew MNS ire</h2>&nbsp;Notably, Rajshree More made the headlines a few weeks back when she posted a video on social media with some contentious comments about the local Maharashtrian community.She questioned the efforts to enforce the Marathi language on the state’s residents and argued that local Marathi people should instead be motivated to work harder.She also warned that Mumbai’s local Marathi community’s condition could worsen if migrants left the city.MNS workers from Versova lodged a complaint against Rajshree More at the Oshiwara police station. Following the backlash, Rajshree publicly apologised and removed the controversial video.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">नशे में धुत। अधनंगा। एक मराठी भाषिक महिला के साथ गाली-गलौज करता हुआ मनसे का नेता पुत्र। ऊपर से अपने बाप के रसूख़ की धौंस दे रहा है। मराठी स्वाभिमान की रक्षा करने का दावा करनेवालों का असली चेहरा देखिए। क्या इन्हीं मुसलमानों के दबाव में मनसेवाले हिंदुओं पर हमले कर रहे हैं ? <a href="https://t.co/vOkXz1Ev0w">pic.twitter.com/vOkXz1Ev0w</a>&mdash; Sanjay Nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) <a href="https://twitter.com/sanjaynirupam/status/1942139494641406317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video also shows the accused getting into an altercation with the cops, and charging at Rajshree, daring her to lodge a police complaint. “Go and tell the cops I am Javed Shaikh’s son, then you’ll see what happens,” he is heard saying in Marathi.

A Mumbai woman has alleged that Rahil Javed Shaikh, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Javed Shaikh, hit her car in a drunk state and then hurled expletives at her. The woman, identified as Marathi social media influencer Rajshree More, lodged a police complaint and shared a video of the incident on social media. Rajshree More, who is actress Rakhi Sawant’s friend, shared a video on social media showing that Rahil Javed Shaikh hit her car, then got out of his vehicle after the collision and had a heated argument with her. In the video, the politician’s son appears to be under the influence of alcohol and is seen without a shirt as he says, “My father is the state vice president of MNS.” The video also shows the accused getting into an altercation with the cops, and charging at Rajshree, daring her to lodge a police complaint. “Go and tell the cops I am Javed Shaikh’s son, then you’ll see what happens,” he is heard saying in Marathi. Rajshree also shared an image of the FIR that was lodged against the accused later. She also claimed that MNS workers and supporters were targeting her because of her recent comments on the local Marathi population and the Marathi language imposition row. Mumbai Police said that the incident occurred at Vira Desai Road in Andheri West. An FIR was registered at the Amboli Police Station, and the youth has been detained for medical examination. His car was also taken into custody by Mumbai Police for further probe. Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam condemns incident Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) leader Sanjay Nirupam condemned the incident and slammed Rahil for his indecent behaviour with a woman. “MNS leader Javed Shaikh’s son has misbehaved with a woman. He rammed his car into hers and was drunk. What kind of Muslim is he who consumes alcohol? When the woman resisted, he abused her and flaunted his father’s position,” Nirupam said in a post on Monday. Nirupam also accused MNS workers of only targeting Hindus and dared them to attack Urdu-speaking people in the name of Marathi. He claimed that the MNS is running a campaign against Hindus at the behest of its Muslim leaders like Javed Shaikh. ‘Thackerays dividing Hindus like Lalu Yadav to create votebank’ Another BJP leader alleged that MNS is trying to divide Hindus on language to create a “Maratha-Muslim” votebank like Lalu Yadav’s “Muslim-Yadav” combination in Bihar. “This is respect for Marathi Manoos ? This is respect for Marathi? Rahil Shaikh, son of MNS leader Javed Shaikh, in drunken stupor, in a semi-naked state, abuses a Marathi Mulgi Rajshree More,” wrote PallaviCT, co-convenor BJP Mumbai-IT and SM Cell. “The Thackerays are looking at Marathi-Mus!im combination to help them win elections & that’s why they are DIVIDING us. Divide Hindus on language & create MM votebank in Maharashtra like Laloo’s MY combination in Bihar,” she added. More’s video on Marathi row drew MNS ire Notably, Rajshree More made the headlines a few weeks back when she posted a video on social media with some contentious comments about the local Maharashtrian community. She questioned the efforts to enforce the Marathi language on the state’s residents and argued that local Marathi people should instead be motivated to work harder. She also warned that Mumbai’s local Marathi community’s condition could worsen if migrants left the city. MNS workers from Versova lodged a complaint against Rajshree More at the Oshiwara police station. Following the backlash, Rajshree publicly apologised and removed the controversial video.

The video also shows the accused getting into an altercation with the cops, and charging at Rajshree, daring her to lodge a police complaint. “Go and tell the cops I am Javed Shaikh’s son, then you’ll see what happens,” he is heard saying in Marathi.

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After nearly two decades of political estrangement, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray shared a stage for the first time since 2005 at a joint public rally titled 'Awaj Marathicha' in Mumbai. The event marked a significant turn in Maharashtra’s political landscape, signalling a potential realignment of Marathi-centric politics. Organised by Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), the rally followed the Maharashtra government’s rollback of a controversial decision to introduce Hindi as a third language from Class 1 in state schools.&nbsp;&nbsp;Uddhav said, "We have come together to stay together… We have united to protect Marathi." Raj Thackeray, on the increasing violence against the Non-Marathi speakers said, “Be it Gujarati or anyone else here, they must know Marathi, but there is no need to beat people for that if they don’t speak Marathi. But if someone shows useless drama, you must hit below their eardrums. I tell you one more thing: if you beat someone, don’t make a video of the incident. Let the person beaten up tell that he has been beaten up, you don’t need to tell everyone that you have beaten someone.”&nbsp;With Maharashtra's political landscape shifting once again, and the two Thackeray cousins reuniting, it is important to look back at the history and lineage of the Thackeray family.&nbsp;<h2>The Thackeray Family Legacy</h2>&nbsp;The Thackeray family’s political journey began with Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, popularly known as Prabodhankar Thackeray. He was a social reformer and a key figure in the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement advocating for a separate Marathi-speaking state. His son, Balasaheb Thackeray, was the founder of the Shiv Sena in 1966. Originally a cartoonist, Balasaheb turned to politics to assert the rights of the Marathi manoos. Known for his hardline views and authoritative style, Balasaheb never held public office but under his leadership the Shiv Sena became a dominant political force in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.&nbsp;Balasaheb had three sons – Bindumadhav (deceased), Jaidev (estranged), and Uddhav, who emerged as his political successor. Bindumadhav died in a car accident on 20 April 1996 at the age of 42 when he was returning from a holiday in Lonavala. Jaidev, who is the middle son, is estranged from the family. The trouble began as early a 1990s, when Jaidev separated from his first wife Jayashree Kalelkar. Bal Thackeray felt that the fallout of this relationship hurt the family. Jaidev has largely stayed out of politics, hi relationship with his father was complicated.&nbsp;His nephew Raj Thackeray, son of Balasaheb’s brother Shrikant, was initially viewed as the natural heir to the Sena’s legacy. However, growing tensions within the party over succession led to Raj’s departure in 2006. He subsequently formed the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, positioning it as a more aggressive, youth-focused alternative.&nbsp;Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav’s son and Balasaheb’s grandson, represents the third generation of the Thackeray political legacy. Born in 1990, Aaditya remains the key youth face of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and is widely seen as Uddhav’s political successor.<h2>Split in the Sena and Decline at the Polls</h2>&nbsp;After Balasaheb’s death in 2012, Uddhav Thackeray formally took over the reins of the Shiv Sena. In 2019, he led the party into an unlikely alliance with the NCP and Congress to form the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, becoming Chief Minister. However, in June 2022, a faction led by senior leader Eknath Shinde split from the Sena, allying with the BJP and toppling the MVA. This led to a legal and political contest over the Shiv Sena name and symbol, ultimately awarded to the Shinde-led faction by the Election Commission.&nbsp;The 2024 Lok Sabha elections dealt a blow to both cousins. Uddhav’s faction, contesting under the MVA umbrella, won only 9 of 48 seats in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray’s MNS did not win a single seat and has not contested state elections since 2014. In the current 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Uddhav's Shiv Sena (UBT) holds 16 seats, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena has 39 seats. The BJP leads with 105 seats, forming the Mahayuti government in alliance with Shinde's faction and Ajit Pawar’s NCP.&nbsp;<h2>Political Reconciliation and Future Implications &nbsp;</h2>The Awaj Marathicha rally has been pitched as a victory celebration for the preservation of Marathi linguistic identity, but the larger subtext is the renewed partnership of the Thackeray cousins. Uddhav stated, "This is just a trailer. This is just the beginning," suggesting further joint political activity in the lead-up to the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Whether this reunion leads to a formal alliance or remains symbolic remains to be seen.&nbsp; &nbsp;

With Maharashtra's political landscape shifting once again, and the two Thackeray cousins reuniting, it is important to look back at the history and lineage of the Thackeray family. The family's political roots trace back to Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, widely known as Prabodhankar Thackeray.

After nearly two decades of political estrangement, cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray shared a stage for the first time since 2005 at a joint public rally titled 'Awaj Marathicha' in Mumbai. The event marked a significant turn in Maharashtra’s political landscape, signalling a potential realignment of Marathi-centric politics. Organised by Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), the rally followed the Maharashtra government’s rollback of a controversial decision to introduce Hindi as a third language from Class 1 in state schools. Uddhav said, "We have come together to stay together… We have united to protect Marathi." Raj Thackeray, on the increasing violence against the Non-Marathi speakers said, “Be it Gujarati or anyone else here, they must know Marathi, but there is no need to beat people for that if they don’t speak Marathi. But if someone shows useless drama, you must hit below their eardrums. I tell you one more thing: if you beat someone, don’t make a video of the incident. Let the person beaten up tell that he has been beaten up, you don’t need to tell everyone that you have beaten someone.” With Maharashtra's political landscape shifting once again, and the two Thackeray cousins reuniting, it is important to look back at the history and lineage of the Thackeray family. The Thackeray Family Legacy The Thackeray family’s political journey began with Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, popularly known as Prabodhankar Thackeray. He was a social reformer and a key figure in the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement advocating for a separate Marathi-speaking state. His son, Balasaheb Thackeray, was the founder of the Shiv Sena in 1966. Originally a cartoonist, Balasaheb turned to politics to assert the rights of the Marathi manoos. Known for his hardline views and authoritative style, Balasaheb never held public office but under his leadership the Shiv Sena became a dominant political force in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Balasaheb had three sons – Bindumadhav (deceased), Jaidev (estranged), and Uddhav, who emerged as his political successor. Bindumadhav died in a car accident on 20 April 1996 at the age of 42 when he was returning from a holiday in Lonavala. Jaidev, who is the middle son, is estranged from the family. The trouble began as early a 1990s, when Jaidev separated from his first wife Jayashree Kalelkar. Bal Thackeray felt that the fallout of this relationship hurt the family. Jaidev has largely stayed out of politics, hi relationship with his father was complicated. His nephew Raj Thackeray, son of Balasaheb’s brother Shrikant, was initially viewed as the natural heir to the Sena’s legacy. However, growing tensions within the party over succession led to Raj’s departure in 2006. He subsequently formed the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, positioning it as a more aggressive, youth-focused alternative. Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav’s son and Balasaheb’s grandson, represents the third generation of the Thackeray political legacy. Born in 1990, Aaditya remains the key youth face of the Shiv Sena (UBT) and is widely seen as Uddhav’s political successor. Split in the Sena and Decline at the Polls After Balasaheb’s death in 2012, Uddhav Thackeray formally took over the reins of the Shiv Sena. In 2019, he led the party into an unlikely alliance with the NCP and Congress to form the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, becoming Chief Minister. However, in June 2022, a faction led by senior leader Eknath Shinde split from the Sena, allying with the BJP and toppling the MVA. This led to a legal and political contest over the Shiv Sena name and symbol, ultimately awarded to the Shinde-led faction by the Election Commission. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections dealt a blow to both cousins. Uddhav’s faction, contesting under the MVA umbrella, won only 9 of 48 seats in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray’s MNS did not win a single seat and has not contested state elections since 2014. In the current 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Uddhav's Shiv Sena (UBT) holds 16 seats, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena has 39 seats. The BJP leads with 105 seats, forming the Mahayuti government in alliance with Shinde's faction and Ajit Pawar’s NCP. Political Reconciliation and Future Implications The Awaj Marathicha rally has been pitched as a victory celebration for the preservation of Marathi linguistic identity, but the larger subtext is the renewed partnership of the Thackeray cousins. Uddhav stated, "This is just a trailer. This is just the beginning," suggesting further joint political activity in the lead-up to the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. Whether this reunion leads to a formal alliance or remains symbolic remains to be seen.

With Maharashtra's political landscape shifting once again, and the two Thackeray cousins reuniting, it is important to look back at the history and lineage of the Thackeray family. The family's political roots trace back to Keshav Sitaram Thackeray, widely known as Prabodhankar Thackeray.

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