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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India:
Raj Thackeray stated that coming together with Uddhav Thackeray is not difficult and emphasized the importance of unity for Maharashtra.
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India:
Raj Thackeray announced his resignation from Shiv Sena, expressing disappointment and hurt over the lack of respect he received.
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India:
Raj Thackeray said he had no issues working with Uddhav in the undivided Shiv Sena.
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India:
Raj Thackeray stated that coming together is not difficult and emphasized the need for unity among Marathi people.
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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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