Stalin Cheers Thackeray Cousins’ Reunion, Says BJP’s Hindi Push Sparked ‘Storm Of Protest’

Final Up to date:July 05, 2025, 22:25 IST

Stalin welcomed the victory rally of Raj and Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai, saying the BJP was pressured to again down from its ‘lawless’ Hindi imposition as a consequence of worry of an rebellion.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin welcomed the reunion of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s (MNS) Raj Thackeray after 20 years in Maharashtra, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) of forcing Hindi on different states.

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray shared the stage for the primary time in 20 years on the Awaj Marathicha rally in Mumbai, declaring their ambitions to “seize energy” within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Company (BMC) elections and in Maharashtra. The 2 leaders stated the variations between them had been erased and reaffirmed their opposition to the Hindi language imposition.

The Maharashtra schooling division had earlier introduced that Hindi could be made a obligatory third language for college kids from Courses 1 to five in each Marathi and English medium colleges, however the coverage was rolled again after robust backlash.

‘Storm Of Protest’

Taking to X, Stalin drew parallels with Tamil Nadu’s personal opposition to the three-language method, stated the BJP’s imposition of the Hindi language had transcended state boundaries and had ignited a “storm of protest” in Maharashtra.

“The BJP, which acts lawlessly and anarchically by stating that funds will probably be allotted provided that Hindi is taught as a 3rd language in Tamil Nadu colleges, has been pressured to again down for the second time in Maharashtra, the place they govern, as a consequence of worry of the individuals’s rebellion,” he stated.

Notably, Stalin had fiercely opposed the “imposition of Hindi” as a obligatory language within the three-language method proposed by the Centre, calling it “Hindi colonialism” and saying it was pressuring non-Hindi-speaking states.

The Chief Minister lauded the keenness and highly effective oratory of the victory rally held by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, saying their stand towards Hindi imposition “stuffed us with immense pleasure”.

‘Will Educate BJP A Lesson’

Stalin stated the Centre had no response to Raj Thackeray’s questions on what the third language could be in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, and why Hindi was being imposed on non-Hindi-speaking states, whereas Hindi-speaking states are lagging behind economically.

“Will the Union authorities change its vindictive stance of releasing Rs.2,152 crore in funds below the built-in schooling scheme (Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan) provided that Tamil Nadu accepts the brand new schooling coverage that imposes Hindi and Sanskrit below the guise of the three-language coverage? Will it instantly launch the funds legally owed for the schooling of Tamil Nadu’s schoolchildren?”

Stalin stated Tamil Nadu’s wrestle towards Hindi dominance was emotional, mental and pushed by the safety of India’s pluralistic tradition. He strongly opposed some “naïve” statements like studying Hindi will assist in getting jobs, saying the rebellion in Maharashtra will “open their eyes to knowledge”.

“The BJP should atone for the betrayal it has dedicated towards Tamil and Tamil Nadu. If not, Tamil Nadu will as soon as once more educate the BJP and its new allies a lesson they may always remember! Come, allow us to unite!” he added.

Aveek Banerjee

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Primarily based in Noida with a Grasp’s in World Research, Aveek has greater than three years of expertise in digital media and information curation, specialising in worldwide…Learn Extra

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Primarily based in Noida with a Grasp’s in World Research, Aveek has greater than three years of expertise in digital media and information curation, specialising in worldwide… Learn Extra

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