Jain Muni Nileshchandra Warns: "Touch Marwadis, Face Retaliation"; Sparks Political Row

• Jain Muni Nileshchandra warned political parties against targeting Marwadis/non-Marathis, stating "This Maharashtra does not belong to anyone's father" and threatening retaliation.
• The Muni made controversial remarks about not resting until an assailant is buried and appealed for Rajasthani, Jain, and Marwadi communities to unite.
• He criticized local BJP MLA Narendra Mehta and former MLA Geeta Jain, questioning their leadership and commitment to Hindutva.
• MNS city president Sandeep Rane criticized the Muni for engaging in politics, emphasizing the preservation of Marathi identity.
• Marathi Ekikaran Samiti warned the Muni, stating that those living in Maharashtra must speak Marathi and will face consequences for arrogance.

Why It Matters: Jain Muni's fiery statements defending non-Marathis ignite a major political and linguistic controversy in Mira-Bhayandar.