Congress chief Jairam Ramesh mentioned that the governor mustn’t have made the remarks.
New Delhi:
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s controversial comment right now triggered a political storm. Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray launched a blistering assault accusing him of “dividing” Hindus, and the Chief Minister distanced himself.
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During a speech yesterday, the Maharashtra governor mentioned, “If Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are removed from Maharashtra, especially Mumbai and Thane, no money would be left here,” including that Mumbai wouldn’t have the ability to stay the monetary capital of the nation.
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After backlash from the opposition, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde mentioned that these had been the Governor’s private feedback and he didn’t assist them.
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“We don’t agree with Mr Koshyari’s view (on Mumbai). It’s his personal view. He has now issued a clarification. He occupies a constitutional post and should take care that his actions are not insulting to others.” he mentioned, including that, “the Marathi community’s hard work has contributed to the development and progress of Mumbai. It is an important city with immense potential. Despite people from all over the country making it their home, Marathi people have preserved their identity and pride and it shouldn’t be insulted”.
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Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray lashed out at Mr Koshyari, accusing the Governor of “dividing Hindus”. Demanding an apology, he mentioned the comment is an insult to ‘Marathi Manoos’ (Marathi talking sons of the soil) and Marathi pleasure.
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“The government should decide whether to send him back home or to prison,” fumed Mr Thackeray.
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“The Governor is the messenger of the President, he takes the words of the President throughout the country. But if he does the same mistakes then who will take action against him? He has insulted the Marathis and their pride,” Mr Thackeray additional mentioned.
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Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut right now condemned the remarks saying that the Governor had insulted the hard-working Marathi individuals. “Soon after the BJP-sponsored Chief Minister came to power, the Marathi man is getting insulted,” Mr Raut tweeted in Marathi.
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Addressing a press convention at his residence ‘Matoshree’, Mr Thackeray mentioned, “The hatred that the governor harbours in his mind against Marathi people has inadvertently come out.” He demanded that the Governor tender an apology to the Marathi individuals.
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Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Sachin Sawant additionally tweeted the video and mentioned that the governor mustn’t have made the remarks. “His name is Bhagat Singh ‘Koshiyari’, but as a governor, there is not a bit of ‘hoshiyari’ (smartness) in what he says and does. He is sitting on the chair only because he faithfully obeys the command of ‘we two’,” Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh tweeted apparently referring to the Maharashtra Cabinet comprising Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
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A launch issued by the Raj Bhavan mentioned Mr Koshyari praised the contribution of Rajasthani-Marwari and Gujarati communities in making Mumbai the monetary capital of the nation.
