Raj Thackeray's Controversial Statement on UP, Bihar People and Hindi Language

• MNS chief Raj Thackeray made controversial remarks about people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar at a public meeting in Mumbai.
• He stated that Hindi is not the language of Maharashtra and warned against forceful imposition, despite not hating the language.
• Thackeray raised concerns about outsiders taking away opportunities from locals, emphasizing the threat to Marathi identity and language.
• He called the upcoming election 'the last election for Marathi people' and urged unity to protect Marathi land and language.
• Thackeray instructed MNS workers to be vigilant on election day, especially regarding Booth Level Agents and preventing multiple voting.

Why It Matters: Raj Thackeray reignites controversy with strong statements against UP/Bihar people and Hindi in Maharashtra.