Shiv Sena labels Rahul Gandhi anti-Marathi
October 24th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Oct.24 (ANI): Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray has described Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi as anti-Marathi ahead of municipal corporation polls to be held in the city.
Thackeray said that the Shiv Sena has launched a signature campaign against Gandhi after the latter praised Biharis for their contribution to the economy of Maharashtra.
“Who contributed to Maharashtra? Tilak-Agarkar (political leaders and social reformers) or Biharis. Condemn Rahul Gandhi for being anti-Marathi,” was the message written on a huge 20 feet board, which was signed by Uddhav first on Saturday.
Thackeray said Gandhi’s comments were an insult to the Marathi people, and past leaders like Shivaji, Jyotibhai Phule and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.
Gandhi had reportedly criticised the Shiv Sena and the Maharastra Navnirman Sena for spearheading a campaign to throw out Biharis from Maharashtra and Mumbai. (ANI)
- Shiv Sena objects to Rahul comments on Maharashtra - Oct 22, 2010
- Uddhav joins Thackeray clan hot excahnge of words - Oct 27, 2010
- Shiv Sena indestructible, says Bal Thackeray - Feb 14, 2012
- Elections will see communal parties losing relevance: Chavan - Feb 16, 2012
- Thackeray hits back at Ajit Pawar for letting off 'gas' - Jun 01, 2011
- Thackerays seek urgent end to Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary row - Dec 19, 2011
- Bal Thackeray, Uddhav thunder at Dussehra rally - Oct 18, 2010
- Rahul Gandhi to visit Mumbai despite Sena's word of caution - Feb 04, 2010
- Will finish 10-headed Congress, says Uddhav Thackeray - Oct 06, 2011
- Raj Thackeray promises post-Diwali 'fireworks' for Nirupam - Oct 29, 2011
- Mumbai Congress MP Nirupam stirs hornet's nest - Oct 24, 2011
- Bihar Day: Shiv Sena non-confrontationist, MNS belligerent - Apr 13, 2012
- Silent march to unite warring Thackeray cousins - Sep 05, 2010
- Raj Thackeray warns of riots over anti-Marathi remarks - Nov 03, 2011
- Uddhav Thackeray hits out at Rahul Gandhi, Ajit Pawar - Jun 10, 2011
Tags: congress, dr babasaheb ambedkar, economy, executive president, general secretary, insult, labels, maharashtra, marathi, phule, political leaders, polls, rahul gandhi, shiv sena, signature campaign, social reformers, thackeray