Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s remark that “Mumbai will have no money” if Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are left out sparked a major controversy on Saturday, forcing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to say that he would be the governor. disagree with. As opposition leaders pulled up Koshyari and apologized to him, the governor said his comments were misinterpreted.
Koshyari made the controversial remarks during a function to name a chowk (intersection) in suburban Andheri on Friday evening. I tell people here that if Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are removed from Maharashtra, especially from Mumbai and Thane, you will have no one left. money and Mumbai will not be a financial capital,” he said.
As the comments drew widespread condemnation, Koshyari on Saturday said the statement was misunderstood, and asked political parties not to create controversy. He said there was no question of downplaying the contribution of Marathi-speaking people and that “praising one community does not mean insulting another”. Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray demanded an apology from Koshyari.
The former chief minister, whose relations with Koshyari were often strained while in office, accused the governor of “dividing” Hindus living in Mumbai and Thane. Addressing a press conference, Thackeray said, “The hatred that the Governor has for Marathi people has come to the fore inadvertently.
He said, “It is time to decide whether Koshyari should be sent back home or jail… In the last three years he has insulted Marathi speaking people by staying in Maharashtra. Now with these remarks he has insulted the post of governor. has done.” Shiv Sena President said. Amid the backlash, Chief Minister Shinde, leader of the rebel Shiv Sena faction, said he disagreed with Koshyari’s remarks. Speaking to reporters in Malegaon, Shinde said, “We do not agree with Koshyari’s remarks. It is his personal view. He has now issued a clarification. He is holding a constitutional post and he should take care of that.” Don’t insult others by their actions.”
“The hard work of the Marathi community has contributed to the development and progress of Mumbai. No one can insult Mumbai and the Marathi people,” he said. Speaking in Dhule, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said that Marathi speaking people have played a major role in the growth and development of Maharashtra.
The former chief minister said, “Even in the industrial sector, Marathi speaking people have made global progress. We do not agree with the governor’s remarks.” State NCP president Jayant Patil said it was unfortunate that the governor lacked respect for the Marathi speaking working class whose hard work helped Mumbai grow and develop. He said Koshyari cast doubt on the ability of Marathi people to generate wealth and it was an insult to Maharashtra.
State Congress chief Nana Patole said Koshyari’s remarks were derogatory and he had always “insulted Maharashtra through his actions and words.” “The Center should demand Koshyari’s resignation and send him to Gujarat or Rajasthan,” he said.
Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Ajit Pawar said the Governor should not create unnecessary controversy. The NCP leader said that Marathi speaking people played an important role in the formation of Maharashtra state by making Mumbai their capital and nation building was not possible without Maharashtra. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut tweeted that the governor wants to say that Marathi people and Maharashtra are “beggars”. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray said that if Koshyari is not aware of the history of Maharashtra, then he should not make such statements.
Raj said that outsiders come to the state and start business here as Marathi speakers have created a conducive environment in the state, adding that the governor should not instigate Marathi people.
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