Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He believes the BJP is creating a negative atmosphere for Marathi-speaking people, known as “Marathi manoos.” Raut claims that since the BJP won the state elections, there have been more attacks on Marathi speakers. He pointed out a recent incident in Kalyan, Thane district, where a Marathi family was supposedly attacked by non-Marathi speakers. Raut warned that this is just the start of a plan to drive Marathi people out of areas like Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan.
Raut said, “Attacks on Marathi manoos have increased after the elections. There’s an effort to force them out of their homes.” He believes a bigger plot is underway to marginalize Marathi speakers.
He didn’t just stop there; Raut also criticized the state government over a tragic accident where 14 people died because of a clash between a Navy boat and a ferry. He argued that the government is failing to tackle increasing crimes in rural areas, like robberies and murders.
Raut accused the BJP of weakening the Shiv Sena, a party that traditionally supports Marathi people. He said the BJP is splitting the Shiv Sena and turning its leaders into “puppets,” who care more about keeping their positions than the interests of Marathi speakers.
Furthermore, he mentioned that the BJP’s actions are making it harder for Marathi-speaking businesspeople, while favoring non-Marathi businesses in the region.
While responding to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Raut said that the people in the ruling Shiv Sena don’t care about the Kalyan incident and are too desperate for power. “The BJP wants to destroy the Marathi manoos,” he stated.
Lastly, Raut commented on a recent fight in Parliament between rival political groups regarding Dr. B R Ambedkar and joked that some MPs should win an award for acting. He also pointed out that registration of a case against Rahul Gandhi is just another action by the BJP-led government
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