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Thackeray's statement sparks protest in Bihar

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Posted online: Saturday , February 02, 2008 at 06:18:33
Updated: Saturday , February 02, 2008 at 06:35:48


Patna, February 2: Maharashtra Nav Nirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray's outburst against Biharis has sparked protests in Bihar with political parties of all hues dubbing it an insult.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said "it is in bad taste.

Chhath is a religious festival observed as a matter of faith by millions of people and any insult to the festival is condemnable."

Thackeray, while addressing a function in Mumbai, a few days ago, described the 'Chhath festival' observed in Mumbai by Biharis as ‘drama’ and demanded that those from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh speak Marathi and respect Marathi culture.

Railways Minister Lalu Prasad said such statements were intended to divide the country and ‘seditious’.

"Raj Thackeray's statement is intended to divide the country and promote regional sentiments. He has hurt the religious sensibilities of not only the Biharis but people across the world who celebrate Chhath with deep devotion," he said.

Prasad urged Thackeray to exercise restraint and respect the religious sentiments of people.

LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan condemning Thackeray's remarks, said Biharis settled in Mumbai had recently started celebrating Chhat in a big way, especially at Juhu beach.

BJP leaders, including Arun Kumar Sinha and Sanjiv Chaurasiya, alleged Raj's statement would adversely affect unity and integrity of the country.

RJD Lok Sabha member from Patna Ramkripal Yadav led a procession protesting Thackeray's statement and burned his effigy.

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THACKERAY FAMILY OF GOONDAS by SHIVAJI GANESHAN on 05 Feb 2008

Get to know the Thackeray Family of Goondas, here and now 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 KENYA AND RWANDA AND BURUNDI IN THE NAME OF TRIBE, CASTE AND COMMUNITY?

Raj statement by arun on 04 Feb 2008

why such provocative statment Mr.Raj - why not to make Mumbai as international safeat city instead of poisioning for no gain

Bhaiyye- gujju hatao by raj on 03 Feb 2008

This Bhaiyyaland, Gandaland should be overpopulated by outsiders. in kuttoko Gulam bana do taki ye dusaron ke prant me hoshari Nahi kare nge ---curse from all Maharashtra

peaceful Islam by support truth on 03 Feb 2008

Sun, moon, Earth and the whole universe is created by God. They are a part of the creation. God has created these for mankind, so that we can be benefitted by them. They are serving us by the command of God. So why should we worship them. We should worship the creator who has created them for us.Islam is the only way for eternal success. It is the religion of Peace. We have to submit ourselves to the will of the Creator. No religion on the face of earth justifies killing of innocent people of other faith. Submit yourself to the will of your creator to save yourself from the hell fire. You will regret for not accepting the truth later.....

Gujarat, One of the safest state. by Rajiv Yadav. on 03 Feb 2008

As a retired govt. officer with the election commission, I was warned by my friends and even family membs to be careful in our Gujarat election assignment. However I found the situation quite contrary. People could travel unprotected even during night so safely. comparing the situtaions in various other states, I am sure Gujarat state is probably the safest or among the safest states in Inida.We are given wrong impression by polarised media and celebrities and we never question other races of India to behave in a secularistic way. Is it just hindu community to blame? What about people who could easily say " WE ARE MUSLIMS FIRST AND INDIANS LATER,(IF EVER ?) , what about people rejoicing Pakistan's win over India and sometimes India's defeat against even non-pakistai teams? Is this secularism? I suggest that people who travelled through gujarat should speak out agains english-tv-media who take us all for a ride. Every muslim in the country has taken the side of Gujarat Muslim and some hindus have joined them to earn some false satisfacgtion of hypocritical secularism. We should check out the ground reality. Also should know the the communal web in gujarat since 1950s. Let us not make injustice to any people including our own people.

Gujarat is a good state - All Gujju Bhai's, Please go to your state. by WhyDoWeNeedGujjusAround on 03 Feb 2008

In that case I request all the Gujju Bhais to leave immediately from Maharashtra. Please let us live in our dungeon. Thank You.

gujjus -Get lost by Raj on 03 Feb 2008

All Gujjus, I am Marathian request you all to go to you states to become poorest in your statesyou people Gujjus wherever goes loots make money and destoy that place as they have done with Mumbai and Maharashtra. They call us Ghatis means uncivilised but you will find all Marathis are well cultured and well civilised and all gujus are mostly not talented in acadenics. Gujus came like Bhikmagas took our water , licence, electricity and everything They are Dacoos. Tell these Gujjus open Dhanda and Banyagiri in Assam, Kashmir , Punjab, Madrassiland. waha in Kuttko Goli Mar denge. Ye Ambani , Bajaj sab Bhangi ban jate agar woh Gujrat me hote still they abuse MaharashtraWe have not Invited you to Maharashtra - just get lost or we will flush you out

Insane Gene by javed akhter on 03 Feb 2008

Isane father has insane son it's in his genes dear. these people are politica dracula who thrive on blood of innocents.

THE GENES OF GHOURITS AND GAZNIS. by Mohammed Tapori on 03 Feb 2008

Yes, INNOCENT GAZNIS

MuslimsHaveBestGenes? by I Doubt on 03 Feb 2008

Yes, Babar ki aulad Javed Akhtar.

Raj Thackeray's comments on Chhath shows his ignorance by Yogishri Oumkaar (O.M.Sahay) on 03 Feb 2008

Mr. Raj Thackeray seems to be the most ignorant about Chhath Puja. By his comments, he has shown disrespect towards the people of Bihar as well as towards the entire creation because it is the solar energy which sustains all of us including Mr. Raj Thackeray and Chhath puja is the worship of Lord Sun (the source of Solar Energy). I suggest him to read the information mentioned below to dispel his doubts.The word Chhath is a compound of two words Chah and Hath. Chah means 6 stages and Hath refers to the science of Hath Yog (austerity). So, the word Chhath refers to the process of consciously obtaining the solar energy through 6 stages involving the methods similar to Hath Yog. Hath here refers to the austerities like fasting, standing in water, etc. The entire process of Chhath is divided into 6 scientific stages. What is Chhath Puja? Chhath Puja is a scientific process of conserving the cosmic energy, balancing its flow, awakening the superhuman powers and transmitting the energy throughout the universe. Through the scientific method of Chhath, we can obtain the solar energy consciously and directly from Sun in greater proportions. During sunrise and sunset periods the ultraviolet radiation levels remain in safe limits. Hence, in Chhath Puja, there is a tradition of offering arghya to Sun in late evening and in early morning. With the body purified by the prescribed method of fasting, the Vratti (devotee) stands in water and facing Bhagwan Surya (the Sun) the light energy (photons) present in the sunrays is trapped by photoreceptor cells of Retina in the eyes. This results in emission of subtle bioelectricity, which recharges the brain and the body with the solar energy. Excerpts from http://www.freewebs.com/chhathpuja

Thanks by Mukesh Pandey on 13 Mar 2008

Hi Yogishri ji,Thanks for providing the knowlede on the puja. even i never knew this before though chaat is celebrated in my home.Thanks again.Mukesh

Bihari talking about Culture by Bihar and culture? on 03 Feb 2008

Yogishri, If you are in Bihar, then try telling the culture talk to your Bihari bandhu (beware. Bihari's are Bh

bullshit! by jugnu sharma on 03 Feb 2008

he is always been a dangerous personality and a threat to modern Indiaand brotherhood amongst all indians.

Maharashtra did not invite Bihari's by KeepMaharashtraClean on 03 Feb 2008

We definitely don't want brotherhood with Biharis. Please excuse us for being rude. But keet that Bihari Clan restricted to Bihar only.

What appears might not be true by Jake on 03 Feb 2008

Thackrey Bhai -Big B is not UP or Bihar. In reality, Ambani has done best for Gujarat, Infosys and Wipro has done great for Karnataka. Big B. is Kayastha sabha found all over from Maharastra Bengal to UP. You judge what

Maximum farmer suicides in Maharastra by jake on 03 Feb 2008

Maximum farmer suicides in Maharastra, is it not time for splitting the state in manageable pieces as was done in MP, UP and Bihar. Same sort of tirade was there for Tamils and Karnataka people to speak Marathi but things have changed for them. Will this tirade fetch more votes when real problem (reckless suicide and corruption obstructing help to farmers) in Maharastra are over-looked. This is very unfortunate. Mahasrastrians are good people, let them not be diverted from what is really hurting them.

Maharashtra CM never sent invitation card to Biharis and Bhaiyyas by KeepMaharashtraClean on 03 Feb 2008

Yes, we have our own problems and do not want Biharis and Bhaiyyas aggrvating them further. Please keep away from our land...

TRROW THAKREY OUT FOR ABUSING BIHARIES by jOSEPH sEQUEIRA on 03 Feb 2008

Its time Mr. Thakrey retire from politics,and take a sanyas for all his bad remarks,Bombay /Mumbai doesnot belong to one community and certainly not to Mht'ns the originals of mumbai are Kolis

mad sena clan by navin kulkarni on 03 Feb 2008

Entire Shiv Sena clan is mentaly sick why are they proving it again and again by raising such issues...???

Sena towards decline by satish singh on 03 Feb 2008

Shiv sena and maharashtra navnirman sena are loosing the ground in Maharashtra and with such attitude they will be nowhere to be seen in next elections. By simply raising the marathi manoos issue they are showing their poor political approach.In the very next election he will be seen begging for votes before same Biharis for his own MNS.Shame on politicians like him and people like him should have no place in our secular democratic republic India.

raj thokrey statement by dinesh on 03 Feb 2008

by making such statements he has proved himself to be an idiot. To determine that he is mental no other statements aare needed.

Why Biharis squate everywhere? by Vidhur on 02 Feb 2008

Why Biharis squate everywhere? They goes everywhere, from Asom to Maharastra etc. And when they live in another region or province they must learn local language and assimilate with local culture. Bengalis are another squaters, they go everywhere. As for the Sena, a Hindu is a HIndu is a Hindu. No matter what they celbrate and worship. Why Marathis celebrate Ganesh puja with fanefare? Hindus must unite and not divide. Anti-Hindu Pseudo-secular media keep looking for opportune for such news and then sensitise it. Please don't fall into anti-hindu media traps.

Indians we are. by Shivlal on 02 Feb 2008

Can any one in his right mind say that Mumbai belongs to a perticular community? What people from different parts of India have contributed to development and advancement of Mumbai can be seen felt and realised by one and all. The contribution Of Tatas, Birlas,Ruias, Ambanis and countless others who have given Mumbai its great Institutions, Hospitals,Industries, Internatinal recognition, can not be overlooked.Millions of local people owe their livelyhood to them. A true leader should inspire his people to add to the good work done by these illustrious men coerce them to be the partners in progress and development of not only the State but the country rather than urging them to be self centred and self destructive. Yesterday the focus was on Gujaratis and today it is Biharis and tomorrow it can be any body.This is a very dangerous trend for this totally cosmopolitan city and needs to be checked right now.We are Indians first and Indians last. Unfortunately some want to transform this great city into Shanghai..but let them first retain this as what it is and preserve its identity and character.

My view by Venkat on 02 Feb 2008

Thackery has gonme mental ever since he switched sides and votes for Mrs. Patil, A Congress nominee as President. There is only one India and one Hindu. This Bihari, Marathi thing is utter rubbish. Thackery should retire or regain his focus on Italian lady Sonia and Pakistan. Then he makes more sense.

d by da Punjabi on 03 Feb 2008

It is Raj thackeray, not Bal Thaxkeray... Raj Thackeray divorced shiv sena, and founded his own party.... But BJP still has some anger to grind with shiv sena for presidential revolt..

raj the idiot by bipin on 02 Feb 2008

raj thakery is acting like a person bitten by a pagal kutta or he may be that kutta

Better Human being by Rajsekhar on 02 Feb 2008

Raj Thackeray instead of telling about festivals, at least teach his followers to keep the city clean. You cannot step out in Mumbai without encountering spit which is all over the streets. It will be better if political parties make their followers a better Indian Human being, instead of animals.

Select by Rajendra Gupta on 02 Feb 2008

When I started writing this response , the pop up asked me to select 'country'. And the drop down had choices of countries including India.Did I have a choice to select Bihar or Maharashtra?No!! Its India, Brother !

not worth discussing. by sukhsingh on 02 Feb 2008

Raj Thokare is not worth discussiong. The LJP is looking for excuses to make news. Some time individual wants to show his capabilities. So, he organises rally etc like rally for Ashwarya's marriage to get promotion within party cadre. So even this kind of news is not worth discussing. My this comment is another filth in public place which is not worth discussing.

Raj Thakare need to go in jail by Raju on 02 Feb 2008

This is first time I agree with Mr. Laloo Yadav. Raj Thakere is small time goon looking for his turf don't care for any thing. The man who has lost within Shiv Sena has no platform and so he just talk anything he sees fits to he small agenda. What he says is though protected under free speech, placed in practice is violation of constitutional right of any one living in Indian Union. Any violationn of Biharis right to travel, live or do business by this goon and his thugs, shall be delt with stern actions and giving them harsh Jail Term, shall serve in Bihar jail.

why we are giving hinm popularity? by common indian on 02 Feb 2008

Just ignore him , so that he is forgotten from the public memory and doom

Mumbai is still part of India. by Ram on 02 Feb 2008

Since Bollywood is in maharastra, Raj Thackaray should first stop Bollywood from making Hindi Movies and force them to make only Marathi movies.

Hindi first by Paswan on 02 Feb 2008

Is Maharashtra is Thackaray's jagir? If he Indian he should speak Hindi first.

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