Ayodhya Residents Slam Raj Thackeray Over Anti-Hindi, Anti-UP/Bihar Remarks

• MNS chief Raj Thackeray's controversial remarks against people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and opposition to Hindi in Maharashtra have sparked outrage.
• Thackeray stated that Hindi is not Maharashtra's language and threatened strong opposition if it's forcibly imposed, even kicking those who use it.
• Saints and locals in Ayodhya condemned Thackeray's statements, calling them unconstitutional and demanding an apology.
• Ayodhya residents warned that if people from UP and Bihar face issues in Maharashtra, then Maharashtrians will be barred from entering Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
• Jagatguru Paramhans Acharya and other locals emphasized that Hindi is integral to India and Maharashtra is not separate from Hindustan.

Why It Matters: Raj Thackeray's anti-Hindi and anti-UP/Bihar comments ignite strong condemnation from Ayodhya residents and saints.