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Maharashtrians will react to Lalu's Chhat Puja plan: MNS

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Posted online: Friday , February 15, 2008 at 04:17:42
Updated: Friday , February 15, 2008 at 04:36:18


Mumbai, February 15: The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Friday derided RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for his decision to perform 'Chhat puja' in Mumbai, saying people of Maharashtra will give a response when the time comes.

Speaking to reporters at Ranchi on Thursday, the RJD leader said that if possible, he would go to Mumbai to perform Chhat Puja.

Responding to Prasad's comments, MNS spokesperson and former MLC Shishir Shinde said that "people of Maharashtra will respond when the time comes. You will also see action from MNS."

"Anyway, Chhat puja is still a long way. But Maharashtra and MNS will respond to what he (Lalu) has said," Shinde said, expressing his resentment over the remarks by the RJD leader who had recently termed MNS chief Raj Thackeray as a "child in politics".

Lalu had condemned the "provocative and unconstitutional" statements of Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray, saying people of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand staying in Mumbai were afraid of venturing out of their homes.

After dithering for over a week, Maharashtra Government on February 13 arrested Raj Thackeray, whose comments against north Indians had sparked off violent incidents and kept the financial capital on tenterhooks for the last 10 days.

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi, who was involved in a war of words with Raj over the latter's statements against actor Amitabh Bachchan and migrants, was also arrested. Both were granted bail.

Police had registered cases against Raj and Azmi on charges of "inciting regional hatred and enmity between communities."

Violence during the last 10 days has so far claimed two lives, both in Nashik. On February 13, a Maharashtrian, employee with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was killed following stone-pelting on his bus, allegedly by MNS

supporters.

A migrant from Bihar, who was as a watchman with a private company at Igatpuri in Nashik district, was killed by a mob.

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Dear Mumbaikars by indi on 23 Mar 2008

Raj,Amar,Laloo all are dirty politicians.Do notsupport there visions. Think what will happen if north indians start voilance in Mumbai. North indians can also do same thing as you are doing. Itana mat satao ki krantikari banana majboori ho jai.

Gas demand by Gautam on 16 Feb 2008

There is heavy shortage of cooking gas in chennai.It take 15days to supply gas can concerned authority take act

Thakeray and comments by Dr. g.s.shankar on 16 Feb 2008

No one I believe any Indian should have a right to stay whereever one chooses and it is given by the constitution and government of India should implement it at any cost even if it has to attack the personalities under treason and or considering such people who prevent the movement as some sort of terrorists committing treason not very different than Bhindrewala during hey days of 1980s. There is no difference between Raj Thakrey and Bhindrewala when it comes to the right of the citizens to live and work.Secondly only ignorant think north is Aryan and South is Dravidian. What a joke. It is true most of the North Indian Languages are Aryan but people are not. Most of the south Indian languages are Dravidian but necessarily all the people. Most of India is Aryan by language and Dravidian by ethnicity except Northwest India and Pakistan. Thirdly, this episode should not reflect Maharashtrian people. Maharashtrians have always been in the forefront in Indian patriotism and it has been Maharashtra which has been home for millions of North Indians and South Indians and there is no state where so many people from different areas lived and worked and it is the duty of all concerned to respect the Maharashtra also ,

JUST THREE SEMI-LITERATE DEHATI GOONDAS MAKING AN ASS OF THE LAWS OF THE NATION: TIME FOR SOME DECISIVE ACTION BY THE STATES AND CENTRAL GOVERNMENTS TO ELIMINATE THIS GOONDAGIRI ONCE AND FOR ALL by HUM HINDUSTANI on 16 Feb 2008

Bal Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are nothing but a motley group of semi-literate goondas who have become a law unto themselves, are habitual offenders and who are making ass of the law while the spineless and Hijra sarkars in the State and Central, home ministries and the police just sit back and watch while they play havoc with the economy and unity of the country and the lives and sentiments of millions of human beings. In all these years they have incited and have been involved in countless number of incidents of violence, mayhem and murder. And with that they have violated so many Central and State laws for so long that it is time the the mass media and the courts took over the role of the guardians of the nation’s conscience and safeguard the right to life, liberty and property and movement enshrined in our constitution. It is time the media takes the role of campaigners against these goondas and the courts order that both the State and Central Government authorities visit these goondas and provide the courts with a comprehensive report on the total violations that have taken place in the country due to these three goondas in all these years. The courts must find where the fault lies and should not fear to name names of all those who are hand in glove with these three goondas and also tell everyone that there will be no compromise with the laws of the land, the Constitution and the human rights of people.

ORDER THE USE OF PARA-MILITARY FORCES AGAINST THIS MARATHI TERRORISTS by ZANJEERWALA POLICE on 16 Feb 2008

All these three goondas, Bal Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have first violated the laws and then justified their actions. They should be told that even one violation now would mean lengthy incarceration for them all and the political apparatus who depend on such goondas should also be told in no uncertain terms that this will not be tolerated anymore. It is clear from all what they have done all these years that they have created massive law and order problems which this poor nation can ill-afford because it costs millions and crores of rupees to manage the law and order situation created by their stupidity and goondagiri. If anybody obstructs any officer of the government or the law, a criminal case should be registered against him and he should be arrested. If necessary, the state and central governments should be ordered to use paramilitary forces against these goondas. It seems the Law has become an ass in the hands of such goondas. We know those who have the tendency of violating law will go to any extent but this has now gone beyond all limits and should be banished forever. It is time for the courts to order the State and Central Governments to deal with this goondagiri with an iron hand and banish these Goondas forever from the face of this land.

GALLI GALLI MEIN SHOR HAI, BAL THACKERAY, UDDHAV THACKERAY AUR RAJ THACKERAY SALA CHOR HAI by Chora Ganga Kinarewala on 16 Feb 2008

GALLI GALLI MEIN SHOR HAI. BAL THACKERAY, UDDHAV THACKERAY AUR RAJ THACKERAY SALA CHOR HAI. AUR BAL THACKERAY TUN THO SALA JATE KA BAL HAI (JATE KA BAL YANE PUBIC HAIR). NOT PUBLIC HAIR BUT PUBIC HAIR, YOU IGNORANT, SEMI LITERATE DEHATI GOONDA PUBIC HAIR YANE JATE KA BAL THACKERAY

Maharashtrians will react to Lalu's Chhat Puja plan: by Indian on 16 Feb 2008

Bhaiyya leaders can never reform. They should spend more time and energy to improve the infra in their states rahter than advocating the migration of their people to other parts of India.

Race by Kam on 16 Feb 2008

Are Maharastrians Arayans (north) or Dravidins (south) or Dogala (mix) race? Is Thack-ray following the foot steps of Shivaji? Please explain?

Frogs In A Well by V. Kumar on 16 Feb 2008

Bal Thackeray has lost his dignity and respect after Raj and Uddhav's display of third rate thinking right under his nose. These all Thackerays are nothing but frogs in a well. They are neither true Marathi nor Indians.What a shame ?

Violence against non-Maharashtrians by Ronald Pereira on 16 Feb 2008

I thought such anti-human crimes took place in African and some Middle-Eastern countries where civil wars, large scale displacement from their own homes and other human tragedies is very common. If they happen in India then we must thank the Chief Minister, Police Chief of Maharashtra and why not also the Prime Minister and President of India for encouraging such things by not taking any action.

PUNISH THEM UNDER CHAPTERS XVI, XVII OR XXII OF THE INDIAN PENAL CODE (IPC) 1860 by Chora Ganga Kinarewala on 16 Feb 2008

Get to know the Thackeray Family of Goondas, here and now AND FINISH THEM ONCE AND FOR ALL BEFORE THEY PLAY HAVOC WITH THE ECONOMY OF THE COUNTRY AND THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF CITIZENS OF INDIA WHO HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LIVE, CARRY ON BUSINESS AND EARN THEIR LIVELIHOODS IN ANY PART OF THE COUNTRY THEY WISH. TO know the meaning of `goonda' many people are referring to gundu (fat) dictionaries and only ending up disappointed because the definition is not as dramatic as recent headlines. The Concise Oxford English Dictionary defines the word quite simply as "n. Indian a hired thug or bully," and Encarta doesn't elaborate either when saying, "South Asia ruffian or hooligan." The common man is obviously in a hurry to get to know the goonda. And an indication of his ubiquitous curiosity has been showing in all the media lines such as, `goonda who,' and `help with goonda.' In atonement, therefore, here is some guidance on the subject. Who is a goonda? Goonda means a person, who either by himself or as a member of or leader of a gang, habitually commits or attempts to commit or abets the commission of offences, punishable under Chapter XVI or Chapter XVII or Chapter XXII of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.SO DESPITE THE LAWS, WHY IS THE GOVERNMENT NOT PROTECTING ITS CITIZENS FROM THESE GOONDAS? WHAT KIND OF BLOODY DEMOCRACY IS IT IF THERE IS NO SAFEGUARD OF LIFE, LIBERTY AND PROPERTY? ALL BLOODY LEADERS OF INDIA SHOULD HANG THEIR HEADS IN SHAME FOR BRINGING INDIA TO SUCH SORRY PASS. HOW ARE INDIANS ANY DIFFERENT FROM THOSE KILLING EACH OTHER IN THE AFRICAN COUNTRIES OF KENYA AND RWANDA AND BURUNDI IN THE NAME OF TRIBE, CLAN, CASTE, LINGUISTIC OR PROVINCIAL DIFFERENCES?

Bihar Goverment protecting Raj Thackeray?? by Agnivesh Vidut on 16 Feb 2008

If Bihar Government gives the permission to sue Raj Thackeray for treason then fine or else even Nitish Kumar's Bihar Government is also protecting Raj Thackeray. http://in.jagran.yahoo.com/news/local/bihar/4_4_4181639.html

ROGUES CAN ALSO RULE by REDDYBHAI on 16 Feb 2008

It is DISTURBING to see that how a person can stoop so low. Leader like Narendra MODI is required in every state to crush the rogues like Raj Thackeray. Although I am the hater of Lalu,Malu,Karu,Jaya,Maya,Congi,Commi, et al. I am fully with them in dealing with rascals of any party including BJP.

ULFA by Vikramaditya on 16 Feb 2008

ULFA ne kiya to Army bheja lekin Marathiyon ne kiya to Bharat tootega aur sirf Grih Yudhh hoga. UP/Bihar ke Bharat bhakt hinduon ko mat jagao arab sagar me bhi jagah nahin milega. Yaad rakho UP wale Maryada Purushottam Ram ne pehle Sagar se vinti ki thi baad me raudra roop dharan kiya tha. UP/Bihar ke 25 Crore Hinduo ko lachar mat samjho..inka khoon ubla to bas..sab smapt. India, 9% GDP, Super Power, Army, Navy, Air Force sab tel lane jayega.

Lalu ka Chhath by Vikramaditya on 16 Feb 2008

Bhul se bhi Lalu ke Chhath ka virodh mat karna warna 25 Crore UP/Bihari tum logon ko kachha chaba jayega. Hindustan usi din tel lene chala jayega. Jo ghatiya Goondagardi hai usko bambai me rehne wale garib majdooron par hi dikhao. UP/Bihar me rehne wale Hinduon ka khoon mat ubalo.

Mumbai Voilence by Pam on 16 Feb 2008

Indians need to stop using religion and regionalism for political gain.

Include Caste in that list by jay on 16 Feb 2008

Also include caste (and reservation policy by wich these UP-Bihar-TamilNadu politics is ruling and ruining India)

Bombay a Singapore ? by Sumit Das on 15 Feb 2008

Raj and fellow Marathis want to make Bombay a Singapore. WHAT A JOKE. Singapore is a cosmopolitan city with people from all over the world. You guys think that making tall buildings will make you forward ? Your mind is still as backward as a Cave Man.

Lallu Bhaiyya Pagla Gaye! by rangya max on 15 Feb 2008

Great! So the drama continues.. but chhat puja? Why in Maharashtra? Lalu.. You gone insane?

deadlier poison by indian on 16 Feb 2008

its time to open your eyes parties like KRV are feeding deadlier poison in Karnataka too..

You are insane! by Amit Shah on 15 Feb 2008

You have gone insane. You can enjoy id and Bakrid in Mumbai but you have problem with Surya Archana..what all other things are being tought in Raj Thackeray's fascist school? Biharis Blood is black and Marathi's blood is red? Beat a poor hindu Bihari and get blessed by Siddh Vinayak?

Lallu Bhaiyya Pagla Gaye! by rangya max on 15 Feb 2008

the problem is not of a hindu or a muslim.. its about employment man... its simply like maharashtra has taken a theka of employing people! no its not like that... why cannot people just live in thier state? Not developed enough to generate employment? Kick the politicians ... kick lalu and rabri and the entire gang.... jab election aata hain toh bottle leke vote karte hain aur phir pure paanch saal rote hain...aur ishar chale aate hain....!!got that ...no... dimak pe jhor dalo.. when there is a problem... there is a reason...

Lallu Bhaiyya Pagla Gaye! by rangya max on 15 Feb 2008

Are bhai kahe ko naaraz ho rahe ho? Bihar mein jagah nahi hain ka? I have seen the chhat puja increase in Maharashtra over the last few years.. its not required... when in rome live like romans... if one lives like an egyptian in rome .. you get thrown out!!

First learn to live like Indian in India by Amit Shah on 15 Feb 2008

First learn to live like Indian in India then talk about Rome and Afganistan. You guys have no clue what kind of damage you have done!

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