MK Stalin reacts to reunion of Thackeray cousins: ‘Upsurge against Hindi very….'

Stalin said that he hopes that 'uprising' in Maharashtra would open eyes of those who were 'parroting' the words that one would get a job if one studied Hindi.

Updated on: Jul 6, 2025, 06:39:45 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Saturday welcomed the reunion of the Thackeray cousins in Mumbai and said the war against the imposition of Hindi being waged by the DMK and people of Tamil Nadu has transcended borders and is now raging like a whirlwind in Maharashtra.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray, with his brother and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray, in Mumbai on Saturday. (ANI)

Stalin also criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that the party, which was acting "illegally and anarchically" by saying it would allocate funds only if Hindi was taught as a third language in Tamil Nadu schools, has retreated for the second time, fearing a popular uprising in Maharashtra where it is in power.

"The upsurge and speeches of the victory celebration rally held in Mumbai today under the leadership of brother Uddhav Thackeray against the imposition of Hindi are very encouraging," Stalin said in a post on X.

Stalin wrote that he hoped that the 'uprising' in Maharashtra would open the eyes of those who were 'parroting' the words that one would get a job if one studied Hindi.

Thackeray cousins join hands

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and cousin and MNS head Raj Thackeray shared a political stage for the first time after two decades on the issue of Marathi identity and "imposition" of the Hindi language earlier today.

The two leaders vowed to unite for the Marathi language and Marathi Manoos in the wake of the state government‘s move to introduce Hindi in primary schools.

“We have come together on the issue of Marathi and let me assure the Marathi people gathered here that we will stay together in future too,” Uddhav Thackeray said.

Also Read | From 'jihadi gathering' to ‘no real brotherhood’: BJP on Uddhav-Raj Thackeray reunion

MNS chief Raj Thackeray said the three-language formula imposed by the state government was a “precursor to its plan to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra”.

. “They imposed Hindi to test the waters. They imposed it without holding deliberation with stakeholders and experts. You have power in the legislature but we have power on the streets,” he said.

Raj further asked if Hindi is so powerful, then why the Hindi speaking states are backward compared to other states. “Why didn’t Hindi help them to progress?”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.