Raj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray is an Indian politician and the founder of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a regional political party based in Maharashtra. Known for his strong stance on regional pride and linguistic identity, Thackeray has been a prominent figure in Maharashtra's political landscape, often advocating for the rights of Marathi-speaking people. He has previously held various positions in the Shiv Sena party before establishing MNS in 2006, and has been involved in various controversies related to his views on immigration and cultural identity.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| India | 8 | 6.25 | 0.30% | +30% | 1,380,004,385 | 5,407,704 | $2,900,000 | 11,364$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 63,257 | $280,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 9 | 1,600,896,716 | 5,470,961 | $3,180,000 | 11,444$ |
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India:
Raj expressed openness to joining forces for the state's good but said this requires willingness from both sides.
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India:
Raj Thackeray claimed that the very principle of linguistic regionalism is being undermined.
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India:
Raj Thackeray echoed a sentiment of reconciliation, stating that coming together is not difficult.
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India:
Raj Thackeray asked his party workers to pause the Marathi language campaign.
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Pakistan:
Raj Thackeray's party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) recently launched a campaign demanding that bank staff communicate with customers only in Marathi.
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India:
Raj Thackeray is the MNS Chief who spoke at a Gudi Padwa rally about making Marathi mandatory for official purposes.
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India:
Raj Thackeray criticised attempts to create communal discord over Aurangzeb's tomb, emphasising that historical events should not be interpreted through religious or caste perspectives.
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India:
Raj Thackeray condemned efforts to stir communal tensions over Aurangzeb's tomb and urged people to refer to books to learn history.
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India:
Raj Thackeray is the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) party involved in the incident.
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