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I'm ready to do anything for 'Marathi manoos': Raj

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Agencies Posted: Sep 22, 2008 at 0952 hrs IST
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Amravati, September 22: : Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday said he was not "afraid" of fighting for the sons-of-the-soil issue and was ready to do anything for the "Marathi manoos."

"I am emotionally attached with this issue. And no one is allowed to play with our emotions," Thackeray said while addressing a party workers meet in Amravati.

Thackeray also appealed them not to allow migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to settle down in Amravati as it is not in larger interest of the state.

"People from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are trying to settle in all parts of Maharashtra. It is dangerous," he said.

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"Whenever I talk in the interest of Maharashtra, the Government bans my speeches but does nothing to stop those who openly insult Maharashtra," Thackeray said.

Regarding actor Jaya Bachchan, who recently was at the receiving end of MNS's ire after her remark that 'she is from UP and hence would speak in Hindi only,' Raj wondered how come she did not know who he was.

"How is it possible that people living in Maharashtra do not know Maharashtrians," he said adding, "My Marathi love is not a stunt and if anybody thinks so, I do not care. I am Marathi and I am proud about it."

Earlier, MNS activists gathered in large number at Rajkamal square to welcome Raj Thackeray. The MNS chief would inaugurate party's office in Amravati on Monday.

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Hail Thackeray....!!! by Dr.Swamy on 2008-10-21 13:04:36.62394+05:30
I am from karnataka,and a non marathi. Inspite of this i support raj for wat he's doing. If he is really fighting for the people of that land than for getting political mileage i support him fully. I wish we in our state had one gutsy guy like him to safeguard interests of karnataka people. I feel jealous of maharashtrians bcz of their proud possesion of Raj. And regarding corruption and goondagardi you cant find a worst than bloody italian sonia n her family n of course buffoons like lallu who still has to come out clean over his alleged 1000 crore scam. And regarding Globalistion word as roopali n co have propagated we all know how our culture n tradional moral values have got shattered and not only that our farmers,small scale bussinessmen have got severe blow and now recently our sensex came crashing down. And it wholly depends on gains n losses of dirty americans. Wat a pity. So pple like rupali n brigade should better think twice before oogling out wat ever comes to their mind.
Thackeray by Roopali on 2008-09-23 07:45:46.660064+05:30
Does the idiot Thackeray know that India is a FREE country and it belongs to everybody and to stop this political shenanigans and unnecessary bloodshed. If we all went with his stupid philosophy then all the marathi people from Gujarath and else where in Inda too should be kicled out. Wake up Thackeray it's the 21 century and check up the word globalisation.
        
Jai Hind Jai Maharashtra
by New Zealand on 2008-10-22 07:09:04.277103+05:30
I think Roopali you count not understand what is the actual issue is. I am supporting all non marathis who are in maharashtra (born Brought ups) but why bloody Central Govt is advertising maharashtra's easy jobs in out side of maharashtra without even letting marathi people know. I am totally supporter of Raj. He is playing politics. Is marathi maanus not even capable of getting Ticket Checker job in rail? Offcorse he is capable of. Then why the bloody hell you advertise outside of maharashtra. If your states are poor with whole lot of crimes then repair it. Why you are snachting the food from our thali? Please read our constitution properly. It says indian person can stay or live in any state of india and it also say at next line that is wherever you go respect their culture, values and LANGUAGE. If you can then face off
Actors who satnd as MPs but do nothing by Ashwin Shah on 2008-09-23 02:57:56.990338+05:30
What about freeloading 'manoos' like govinda, who take voters for a ride , but never shows his face in his constituency? Who is better a Bihari, UPianor a settled so called swindler like govinda?
housing for maratha manoos by becks on 2008-09-22 19:58:08.428559+05:30
what has raj thackrey done for marathi manoos all we read is his goonda gardi. anyhow why dont he give the land he and hsi associates have boght at kohinoor mill and make housing for his beloved maratha manoos. that will be really nice Raj. lets see if you have the balls to do it
The Thackerays by KVSKumar on 2008-09-22 17:32:23.569719+05:30
If you are so eager to demonstrate your wellwishes for the Marathi Manoos, then be an Indian first and anything only second and so on. Please demonstrate your patriotism first rather than pity regional cheuvinism. You can consult patriotic Maharashtrians and others compatriots for any assistance. If you have sense, then realise that the metros of Mumbai, Kolkatta, Cehnnai and Delhi will all be nothiing the moment India is made to break up in the name of regional cheuvinism and by narrow minded fools like you. Accept and embrace the Idea India. For your information, Shivaji's Maratha extended many hundred miles beyond today's Maharashtra. It was multi-lingual.
marathi manoos by bipin on 2008-09-22 16:26:00.898447+05:30
yes he will do something (stir the political situations) till the elections and after that like everybody else join the rat race to gather illicit money, corruption etc. etc. Raj is like a mad dag with rabies. one must stay away from him as the people like him destroys the country.
MNS by pankaj on 2008-09-22 15:05:28.213986+05:30
Raj Thakray is doing everything right. The people coming from outside of Maharastra, takes undue advantage of politeness of Marathi Manus. They feel that whatever Marathi Manus is offering them as a guest is their right. So someone has to stand in front like RajSaheb to fight for Marathi Manus.
regarding RAJ by vaibhav on 2008-09-22 13:50:47.857289+05:30
Mr.Raj is doing all this things in one sense it is right and one sense it is not coz see its maharashtra and marathi manoos is no where.....and all non maharashtrian are taking the advantage and making their life........for eg tell some names of some rich people who r marathi and live in mumbai but non marathi u will find many,but india is a free country anyone can go and make their life anywhere they want.......but mumbai is not the only place so Mr raj has to proceed with this fight ,but he has to fight with the Government who is not looking at to this matter.....and not to fight with the non marathis..............Keep the good work Mr RAJ
        
Marathi New Zealand
by Marathi New Zealand on 2008-10-22 07:23:34.447121+05:30
You are absolutely right. Whatever Mr Raj is doing; is absolutely right. I was working in one india's biggest bank in mumbai they announce job redundancies and they kicked out only marathi people. It was really shocking for me. Why they did like that? Even english and Hindi media writing all info to people. Even in New Zealand the structure is if there is job then gov will look for their native candidate and eventually if they do not find they hire from overseas. My sugession is do the same thing in maharashtra then get some one from outside if they do not find maharashtrian.
Freedom of Expression by Atul on 2008-09-22 12:33:34.128914+05:30
It is my experience that most websites and English language publications publish only those comments that are against Raj.If any one supports him those comments are edited.That is freedom of expression in India as far as the English media goes.
        
Great Raj
by nandkumar on 2008-09-22 16:46:39.055616+05:30
you are right Atul, editore is playing a game for publishing good comments for Raj
India;s problem by A Singh on 2008-09-22 12:27:20.299094+05:30
Why blame Raj? The real problem is that India is a nation without anyone in control. Thare is a Govt, police, army. Then there are g00ndas, political outfits, unions and gang-leaders like Raj, Mamta etc who hold the country to ransom whenever they feel like. And the govt
Raj's hot air by Owl on 2008-09-22 10:35:00.822536+05:30
If Raj and MNS are so attached to Maharashtra cause why doesn't he send a group of his workers to Pakistan to eliminate Dawood who caused the Mumbai blasts? Do something rather than target people who cannot retaliate
        
Raj Is realy a Hot Air 4 u ppl
by Nandkumar on 2008-09-22 16:39:50.164885+05:30
Why dont bihari
        
All talk
by ASingh on 2008-09-22 12:18:08.453502+05:30
Own- you are 100% right! But then, we Indians can only talk, not act.
Betraying Marathi Manoos by Sachin on 2008-09-22 10:22:18.567329+05:30
Raj is betraying marathi manoos. His partyworkers collects money from north indian hawkers in the name of donation. All these party workes are very young even below 18 years of age.Due to power and money they are getting in early age they are becoming rude and getting indulged addictions like smoking and alchiholism at ealry age.He is spoiling a Marathi generation just for sake of his politics.May god give him "Sadbuddhi".
        
r u sure
by Nandkumar on 2008-09-22 16:42:08.61706+05:30
thanks for making us awar, do you have proofe for this, they are MSN workers?
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