68-513: Raj Shrikant Thackeray (Marathi pronunciation: [ɾaːd͡ʒ ʈʰaːkɾeː] , born Swararaj Shrikant Thackeray ; 14 June 1968) is an Indian politician and the founding chairperson of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), a regional political party. He is the nephew of ShivSena Founder Balasaheb Thackeray . Raj Thackeray's given name is a hypocorism of Swararaj. His parents were Shrikant Thackeray (younger brother of Bal Thackeray ) and Kunda Thackeray (younger sister of Bal Thackeray's wife Meena Thackeray). As
136-693: A Samajwadi Party leader, Abu Azmi, but was released on paying a penalty of ₹ 15,000 (US$ 180). His party, along with Shiv Sena banned Australian cricketers participating in IPL 3 from playing in Mumbai as a protest against the attack on Indian students in Australia. In July 2008, Raj issued a public warning that shops in Mumbai needed to have Marathi signboards in addition to the existing English signboards. He warned that after one month, MNS workers would start blackening non-Marathi signboards. While there had been
204-586: A violent movement against migrants from the North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in Maharashtra and more so in its commercial capital, Mumbai . At a rally in Shivaji Park, Raj warned that if the dadagiri (intimidating dominance) of these people (North Indians) in Mumbai and Maharashtra continued, he would be compelled to make them leave the metropolis. Raj was arrested along with
272-487: A 65-year-old contractor over alleged delay in repairing pipeline causing water shortage. In March 2013, 5 MNS and Shiv Sena MLAs assaulted Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Suryavanshi in the state assembly. In January 2014, a mob constituting MNS workers attacked toll booths in eight cities across Maharashtra, and demanding closing of toll booths where the construction cost is below 2 crores. On 10 April 2015, in
340-642: A ban on loudspeakers in Masjid. Thackeray is married to Sharmila Wagh, daughter of Marathi cinema photographer, producer-director Mohan Wagh. They got married on 11 December 1990 in Mumbai. They have a son, Amit Thackeray and a daughter, Urvashi Thackeray. His children attended the Bombay Scottish School, Mahim , a school established by christian missionaries from Scotland . Maharashtra Navnirman Sena The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (translation: Maharashtra Reformation Army ; abbr. MNS )
408-474: A case of moral policing , MNS workers protested against fashion show led by Kareena Kapoor . Following the intervention of law enforcement, the protesting workers fled the scene. In 2017, MNS workers forcibly removed the signboards of several Gujarati shops claiming they were Belittling Marathi Language. In May 2018, three trans-women were attacked brutally by more than 20 MNS workers. The trans-women sustained severe injuries. In June 2018, Kishor Shinde,
476-410: A child he learnt tabla, guitar and violin. Thackeray is a 10th standard graduate and a dropout of Mumbai's Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art . He finished 10th standard in 1983 and joined Marmik , the weekly magazine of Bal Thackeray, as a cartoonist in 1985. Thackeray started his political career by launching the student wing of Shiv Sena called Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena. He came to prominence during
544-589: A cost-cutting move forced by the economic downturn. In October 2008, MNS activists beat up North Indian candidates appearing for the all-India Railway Recruitment Board entrance exam for the Western region in Mumbai. One Bihari died because of train accident and rioting ensued following coverage in Hindi Media with support from NCP/Congress. In retaliation for the MNS' attack on Biharis and North Indians in general,
612-542: A fiery speech. After the clashes, 73 MNS activists and 19 SP workers were arrested by Mumbai Police for violence. On 6 February 2008, reportedly, about 200 MNS members quit the party and joined Shiv Sena due to the anti-north Indian stance of Raj Thackeray. A petition was filed in the Patna civil court on 8 February against Thackeray for his alleged remarks over Chhath , the most popular festival of Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh ( Purvanchal ). Mr. Thackeray maintains he
680-466: A former corporator, slapped a multiplex manager repeatedly over high food prices and ban of food items in multiplex theaters . In September 2018, a mob of MNS workers assaulted a man because of his Facebook post criticising a cartoon drawn by Raj Thackeray. The workers made the man delete his comments, and forced him to apologize. MNS leader Avinash Jadhav threatened the public with similar consequences, "if such things happened again." In January 2020 on
748-423: A group from MES (Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti) advised them that they should revisit their stand of merging Belgaum with Maharashtra in the interest of Marathi speaking people of Belgaum. In a major departure from the earlier held stand of traditional right-wing groups of Maharashtra, Raj Thackeray pointed out that a practical approach rather than an emotional one is the need of the hour. However, he advocated that if
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#1732790924950816-491: A jewellery dealer. His father died when he was a child. He studied up to sixth standard at Govt. Raj High School for Boys. When he was eleven years old, his family went through an economic crisis and his house was auctioned. He then lived with his mother's uncle. Goyal holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Govt. Bikram College of Commerce, Patiala . In 1967, Goyal began his career as a cashier in his maternal uncle Seth Charan Das Ram Lal's travel agency, East West Agencies, at
884-402: A law passed for this earlier by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation , it had not been enforced. In September 2008, MNS workers attacked shops and blackened signboards, to enforce the demand, after which most shop owners complied and installed Marathi signboards. Six MNS workers were arrested but later released on bail. Jaya Bachchan , actor and MP of Samajwadi Party , during the music launch of
952-535: A policeman was injured and many supporters of both parties were injured. To restore order the police fired tear gas shells at the mob. Decorum was eventually restored following police action and the appearance of Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray at the venue. Uddhav appealed to Sena workers to go back home. He said: "The police will take necessary action. This is happening because many people are joining us from MNS. The defections have started and that
1020-488: A political awareness for the development related issues of the state and giving them a center stage in national politics. At the time of the party's foundation, Raj Thackeray stated that he does not want to have hostilities with his uncle who "was, is and always will be (his) mentor". Although the MNS is a break-away group from the Shiv Sena, the party is still based on Marathi and Bhumiputra ideologies. When unveiling
1088-504: A public forum for hurting Maharashtrians. MNS workers began to attack theatres featuring films affiliated to her. It was only after Amitabh tendered an apology that the screening resumed. Following Raj's threat, Maharashtra Police acted against Raj, issuing a gag order preventing him from speaking to the media. In October 2008, Jet Airways laid off 800 temporary workers and announced layoffs of an additional 1100 workers. The laid-off workers included Marathi as well as North-Indians. Thackeray
1156-536: A scuffle." MNS Vibhag Pramukh (Division Leader) Manish Dhuri retorted that "the Sainiks are jealous of our popularity. On Sunday afternoon, a mob of Shiv Sainiks came to the area and started pulling down posters that were put up by us. We objected to this. Unfortunately, one MNS activist sustained severe injuries." On 9 November 2009 Abu Azmi of the Samajwadi Party was denounced and prevented by MLA of
1224-550: A starting salary of Rs 300 a month. After graduating in Commerce, Goyal joined the travel business with the GSA for Lebanese International Airlines. From 1967 to 1974, he underwent extensive training in the travel business through his association with several foreign airlines. He travelled overseas extensively on business during this period. In 1969, he was appointed the public relations manager of Iraqi Airways and from 1971 to 1974
1292-672: Is a Regionalist Indian political party based in the state of Maharashtra and operates on the ideology of Hindutva and Marathi Manus. It was founded on 9 March 2006 in Mumbai by Raj Thackeray after he left the Shiv Sena party due to differences with his cousin Uddhav Thackeray , who later became the 19th Chief Minister Of Maharashtra and to his sidelining by the Shiv Sena in major decisions like distribution of election tickets. MNS won 13 assembly seats (out of 288) in
1360-514: Is an Indian businessman who is the founder and Chairman of Jet Airways . He started operating Jet Airways in 1993 with initial seed money from Tail Winds incorporated, Isle of Man . Following the 2005 IPO of Jet Airways, Forbes magazine declared him the 16th richest person in India , with a net worth of US$ 1.9 billion . Naresh Goyal was born in Sangrur , Punjab in 1949 in the house of
1428-512: Is not against Chhath Puja , but against the "show of arrogance" and "Politicization of Chatth Puja" displayed by some people from Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh on this occasion. On 10 February 2008, MNS workers attacked vendors and shopkeepers from North India in various parts of Maharashtra , and destroyed government property to vent their anger against the reported move to arrest Raj Thackeray . Nashik police detained 26 MNS workers for violence. In February 2008, Raj Thackarey's speech on
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#17327909249501496-641: Is why they are resorting to such actions". The division chief of the Shiv Sena Milind Vaidya said that they had lodged a complaint with the local police against an MNS worker who was involved in the incident. MNS general secretary Pravin Darekar, however, pinned the cause down to local elections in the SIES college. He alleges that the Sena is concerned about losing their hold over the colleges and that
1564-513: Is why they are trying to color the issue, adding that the Sena's allegations had no merit. Raj Thackeray asserts that MNS could not have vandalized the pictures, seeing as how he and his members revere Bal Thackeray. A Parliamentary committee was set up to examine the breach of privileges notices from some MPs for remarks made by Bal Thackeray against Uttar Bharatiyas (North-Indians). Reacting to this, MNS chief Raj Thackeray had said he would not allow any politician from UP and Bihar to enter Mumbai if
1632-406: The 2014 Assembly elections , the MNS was trounced. It was only able to win 1 seat across the state. It lost all 10 seats held by it. It also lost on all 6 seats held by it in Mumbai, including Mahim , a Shiv Sena stronghold, which it had previously won from the Sena. Its candidates forfeited their deposits on a record 203 seats out of 218 seats on which it fielded candidates, out of the 288 seats in
1700-583: The 2014 Lok Sabha election . Although later on, he regretted his support for Modi and since then has been a vocal critic of him and the NDA government. For the 2019 elections to the Lok Sabha , Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, did not contest any seats, and instead Thackeray urged the party supporters to vote for the NCP – Congress alliance, with Thackeray campaigning for candidates belonging to these parties. However, during
1768-714: The 2024 elections , Thackeray changed his stance and reaffirmed his support for Narendra Modi and the NDA, after dismal governance of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra, the divisive politics played by INDI Alliance , and citing the NDA's work from on removing article 370 , criminalizing triple talaq , construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya , and the COVID-19 vaccination in India . Thackeray-led MNS criticised
1836-590: The Bharatiya Bhojpuri Sangh attacked the residence of a Marathi official of Tata Motors in Jamshedpur . Following the uproar in the Indian parliament, and calls that there was no pressure to arrest the MNS chief, Raj Thackeray was arrested in the early hours of 21 October. He was produced before a court on the day itself and would return the next day after spending the night in jail. Following
1904-545: The Hindi film Drona , said, "हम यूपी के लोग हैं, इसलिए हिन्दी में बात करेंगे, महाराष्ट्र के लोग मा'फ़ कीजिए।" [ ISO : H ama Yūpī Kē Lōga Haiṃ, Isaliē Hindī Mēṃ Bāta Karēṃgē, Mahārāṣṭra Kē Lōga Mā'af Kījiē. ] (We are people of UP ( Uttar Pradesh ), so we will speak in Hindi . People of Maharashtra, please excuse). Thackeray commented that she had no business alluding to all the people of Maharashtra in that statement. He threatened to ban all Bachchan films unless Jaya apologised in
1972-943: The Maharashtra Navnirman Kamgar Sena , which has been trying to cut into the SS' influence in the aviation, hotel and entertainment sectors. Performance in the 2012 Maharashtra municipal elections . MNS won 13 assembly seats (out of 288) in the 2009 assembly elections Maharashtra. These include 6 in Mumbai, 2 in Thane, 3 in Nashik,1 in Pune and 1 in Kannad (Aurangabad) and remain at 2nd spot at more than 24 places. This result (4.5% seats) makes MNS, fourth in largest party in Maharashtra assembly after Congress-NCP (144 seats), BJP-Shiv-Sena (90 seats), Third Front (14 seats). In
2040-622: The Supreme Court of India itself gives a decision in favour of Belgaum's merger, he would welcome it but the local situation in Belgaum should not be vitiated for the sake of it. He asked the MES leaders to first identify the real issue as to whether Marathis in Belgaum are being targeted for espousing the cause of Marathi language or because they were supporting the merger of Belgaum with Maharashtra. Lamenting that strikes and bandhs only add to
2108-594: The 2009 assembly elections, which was the first Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election that the party contested. In the most recent elections of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly 2019 , MNS won 1 seat. In January 2020, MNS unveiled a new flag, however the symbol on the flag was not used for elections. In 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election , MNS suffered a major defeat losing all 135 seats it contested and MNS President, Raj Thackeray 's son Amit Thackeray also lost in Mahim , finishing in third position. The party
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2176-607: The 700 frames in the film. Telecom companies in Maharashtra had been providing customer service in English & Hindi only. Raj demanded that all telecom companies operating in Maharashtra start providing the service in Marathi also and set a deadline of 27 February 2010, after which his party MNS would launch an agitation. Following this demand, all telecom companies complied, introducing Marathi as an additional option in their customer service. In December 2011, Raj Thackeray meeting
2244-510: The BJP made such demands in asking if people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh needed a permit to travel to other parts of the country. The CPI M 's Mohammed Salim said that such incidents threaten the country's integrity and send a wrong signal to the rest of the country. Anant Geete of the Shiv Sena, however, tried to give the other side of the story by noting the 4.2 million educated and unemployed youth in Maharashtra. The CPI (M) strongly condemned
2312-597: The Board of Jet Airways along with his wife Anita Goyal on 25 March 2019 amid a financial crisis in the airline and after two-thirds of the fleet grounded. He was stopped from flying away in 2019. In September 2019, the Enforcement Directorate questioned Goyal for investigating charges of foreign exchange violation against him. He was detained and questioned for money laundering by the ED in 2020. Goyal
2380-534: The MNS from taking his oath in Hindi and not in state official language Marathi . As a result of this incident, the speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly suspended the 4 MNS MLAs involved in the skirmish for a period of four years. They were also barred from entering Mumbai and Nagpur whenever the assembly met in the two cities. The MLAs suspended were Ram Kadam, Ramesh Wanjale, Shishir Shinde and Vasant Gite. The suspension
2448-485: The MNS' drive. Speaking first on the issue, RJD leader Devendra Prasad Yadav demanded that the Centre take action in the state under Article 355 . He noted that despite the attacks, the Maharashtra chief minister has maintained a silence on the issue, adding that such actions threaten the unity and integrity of the country. Other MP's also demanded the invocation of Article 355 in the light of the attacks. Shahnawaz Hussain of
2516-456: The MNS. Three UPA ministers demanded tough action, including a call for a ban against the party. Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav demanded a ban on the MNS and saying its chief was a "mental case," Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan added that he would raise the issue in the next cabinet meeting and wondered why no action was being, or had been, taken against the MNS despite a repetition of such violent incidents. He said: "I strongly condemn
2584-535: The arrest, however, MNS party activists took out their anger on parts of Mumbai city and the region at large. The arrest resulted in applause, fear and calls for a ban on the MNS. The Shiv Sena, however, maintained a cool response, although senior party leader Manohar Joshi said they were close to supporting the MNS in their agitation against the non-Marathi candidates for the railway board exam. On 10 October 2006 clashes erupted between supporters of Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena headed by Raj Thackeray. It
2652-545: The attack, terming them a "blatant" assault on the Constitution and demanded the immediate arrest of party chief Raj Thackeray, adding that any leniency shown to "divisive forces" will have far-reaching consequences. The CPI(M) Politburo said the attack on the Constitution was a poor showing on the Maharashtra government which is duty bound to protect and take stringent action against the perpetrators of such crimes. "That it has failed to do so and in fact showing leniency to
2720-422: The attacks as criminals. He said, "I have spoken to Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh and asked him on the goondaism that is going on in the state." As far the government's action till date is concerned, it has been soft on them. It should take action as too much has already happened there." They are not workers. They are looters. Organisations like MNS, Bajrang Dal, VHP and RSS should be banned." On
2788-899: The birth anniversary of Bal Thackeray , his nephew Raj Thackeray changed his party flag colour to Bhagwa ( Bhagwa Dhwaj ) and agenda from Marathi interest to Hindutva or Hindu nationalism giving a speech against Indian Muslims about disturbances caused by their prayers. He supported National Register of Citizens by saying that "only Indians can live in my country and other countries people can't live in India without passport and VISA so what's wrong in this act?". He also stated that Bangladeshis and Pakistanis should go back to their respective countries or they'll be thrown back forcefully. in September 2024, film producer Ameya Khopkar threatened violence against Pakistani actors for The Legend of Maula Jatt who set to release on October 2, 2024, Naresh Goyal Naresh Goyal (born 29 July 1949)
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2856-525: The campaign for 1990 Maharashtra assembly elections . During the 1990s Raj believed himself to be heir of his uncle, Balasaheb . However, Balasaheb showed strong preference for his own son, Uddhav Thackeray . Years after being sidelined by Bal Thackeray's other leaders working for him, Raj Thackeray resigned from Shiv Sena on 27 November 2005 and announced his intention to start a new political party. On 9 March 2006 in Mumbai, Thackeray founded Maharashtra Navnirman Sena . In February 2008, Raj Thackeray led
2924-692: The centre's move to award the Padma Shri , the fourth highest civilian award in India, to Adnan Sami , claiming that Sami was not an original Indian citizen. While appearing on primetime TV show Aap Ki Adalat in April 2014, Thackeray targeted several political leaders on various matters. He criticized Ajit Pawar for his comment on urinating into a dam when asked about resolving water crisis, and heavily slammed Samajwadi Party leaders Abu Azmi and Mulayam Singh Yadav for their anti-women views after making insensitive comments about rape. Thackeray called for
2992-504: The city should be denied entry into the city, while those already staying here should show respect to the Marathi 'manoos' and his culture". Thackeray and his party have been criticised for use of violence during their agitations, especially directed towards immigrants from UP and Bihar. On use of violence, Thackeray says that violence is a part of all agitations in Indian politics, and there are several cases of much more violence carried out by other parties and organisations. According to him,
3060-668: The examination were not given in Marathi newspapers and the number of Marathi candidates invited for the exam." He also assured that such incidents of vandalism would not take place in future. In January 2009, artist Pranava Prakash exhibited his painting series "Chal Hat Be Bihari" in Delhi. It showed in pop style the 2008 attacks on North Indians in Maharashtra in the context of xenophobia. In 2008, MNS created panic among several shop owners through diktat on Marathi signboards. In December 2012, MNS corporator Nitin Nikam repeatedly slapped
3128-420: The first working day following the incident, uproarious scenes were seen in the national parliament. Numerous members of Parliament condemned the attacks. They also indirectly criticised railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav while noting that even in their regions, the maximum recruitments being made were those of people from Bihar and not from the state where the recruitment drives were held, adding some credence to
3196-464: The incident. There should be strong action against that party... MNS should be banned. [The] Thackeray family has become a chronic problem for Maharashtra and Raj Thackeray, in particular, has become a mental case." The Minister for Food Processing Industries , as well as a Congress leader, Subodh Kant Sahay demanded the Congress-NCP coalition government in Maharashtra treat those responsible for
3264-422: The incidents of violence involving members of his party have been unduly highlighted by North Indian politicians and journalists. Thackeray had initially praised former Chief Minister of Gujarat and incumbent Prime Minister of India , Narendra Modi for his governance, and the development of Gujarat during his tenure as chief minister. He had also expressed support for Modi for the post of Prime Minister for
3332-489: The influence of Marathi politicians. He has opposed migration into Maharashtra from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar . Raj reproached North Indian leaders for politicising Chhath Puja , a festival popular in eastern Uttar Pradesh , Bihar , and Jharkhand calling it a "drama" and a "show of numerical strength". He stated that the Chhath Puja was a political gimmick by some parties to attract the north Indian vote. A petition
3400-913: The issue of migration into Mumbai from other parts of India created a well-publicised controversy. MNS supporters clashed with activists of the Samajwadi Party leading to street violence. Thackeray also criticised noted film actor turned politician Amitabh Bachchan , a native of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, for business towards Uttar Pradesh because of Amar Singh . Bachchan came into fame and fortune in Mumbai's film industry;– Bollywood . On 8 September 2008, Infosys Technologies announced that 3,000 employee positions had been shifted from Pune due to construction delays caused earlier that year by MNS attacks on North Indian construction workers in Maharashtra. On 15 October 2008, Thackeray threatened to shut down Jet Airways operations in Maharashtra if they did not rehire probationary employees that had been shed in
3468-687: The job advertisements where not given in Marathi newspapers. He said: "What has happened is not good. Such incidents take place because of loopholes in the law. One can't hold only the Home Ministry responsible for it, it is (entire) Government's responsibility. Such incidents are affecting the image of the state and I have instructed the DGP to take stern action." On Raj Thackeray's accusation that job advertisements were not published in local newspapers to keep out Maharashtrian candidates, he said, "An inquiry would also be conducted about why advertisements about
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#17327909249503536-660: The lay off, the retrenched former staff flocked to the MNS office, even though the SS labour arm, the Bharatiya Kamgar Sena generally rules the aviation unions. The MNS then led more than 300 former employees to Jet's office in Marol. MNS general secretary Nitin Sardesai said, "We met Jet officials today while a lot of (cabin) crew and MNS workers were protesting outside. While we were talking, Jet chairman Naresh Goyal telephoned Raj Thackeray... He requested us to end
3604-594: The layoffs and reinstated the sacked employees. He said that he did it on his own and that there was no political pressure on him. On 2 October 2009, MNS workers disrupted the screening of the film Wake Up Sid on its release in a few Pune and Mumbai theatres, after Raj objected to references in the movie to "Bombay" rather than "Mumbai". The city of Mumbai was referred to as "Bombay" in many scenes and in some songs (lyrics by Javed Akhtar ). The film's producer, Karan Johar , visited Raj's residence to apologise, and agreed to all of Raj's terms, including an apology on each of
3672-433: The leader of the outfit shows the utter bankruptcy of the politics of Congress and its coalition partner." The CPI also said such attacks should not be tolerated and Thackeray and his supporters must be "immediately arrested and prosecuted". Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said his government is responsible for failure in preventing attacks and ordered a probe into the incident, which will also inquire into why
3740-650: The misery of the Marathi-speaking community in Belgaum, Thackeray said: "If the Karnataka government is ready to respect the Marathi people, their culture and language, then there is nothing wrong in Belgaum being there." His comments were strongly criticised by his cousin Uddhav as a cruel joke on the Marathi people. Raj Thackeray and his party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena , state that Maharashtra State , Marathi language and Marathi Manoos are subverted by
3808-569: The operation of scheduled air services on domestic sectors in India. Jet Airways commenced commercial operations on 5 May 1993. Goyal founded Jet Airways (Private) Limited with the objective of providing sales and marketing representation to foreign airlines in India. Goyal served on the board of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from 2004–2006. He was re-elected in 2010 with his tenure extending until June 2016. Naresh Goyal stepped down from
3876-546: The parliamentary panel insisted on summoning Bal. Bal countered this by terming his nephew Raj a backstabber and reacted to the MNS chief with a "big no thank you." Shiv Sena (SS) and MNS workers also clashed at Anand Nagar in Oshiwara over the issuance of Navratri posters during the holiday season. SS corporator Rajul Patel said "The MNS activists had put up huge hoardings and were demanding money from people to remove them. People complained to us and we objected. This led to
3944-618: The party in an assembly at Shivaji Park he said, that everyone is anxious to see what will happen to Hindutva. When unveiling, he also said, "I shall elaborate on the party's stance on issues like Sons of Soil and Marathi, its agenda for development of Maharashtra and the significance of the party flag colours at the March 19 public meeting." Raj Thackeray considers himself an Indian nationalist. The party also recognises secularism as one of its core tenets. In September 2014, MNS unveiled its first look of "Maharashtra's Development Blueprint" with
4012-422: The protest and offered to meet Raj in a couple of days. We had a one-point agenda that those laid off should be taken back." In two days the MNS march and support got the staff re-hired. The media widely appeared to pronounce Raj as having won the game of one upmanship with the SS, whose mantle of aggressive street politics was seen as having been usurped. This was a big boost for the MNS' newly formed trade union,
4080-444: The slogan 'Yes, it's possible’ [1] . The blueprint discusses party's stance and key ideas on infrastructure, governance, quality of life, growth opportunities and Marathi pride. In February 2008, some MNS activists clashed with Samajwadi Party (SP) party workers in Mumbai when Samajwadi Party supporters attended a rally at Shivaji Park , Dadar , Mumbai, a stronghold of MNS, where Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi made
4148-604: The state. In the Bruhanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held in 2017, the tally of MNS was reduced to 7 seats. In October 2017, 6 councillors defected to Shiv Sena , thus taking its representation down to 1 seat. Following an attack on North Indians who had turned up to the RRB ( Railway Recruitment Board ) railway exam in Mumbai, numerous politicians, mainly from the then ruling UPA central government, harshly criticised Raj Thackeray and
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#17327909249504216-485: Was alleged that workers of MNS had torn the posters bearing the photographs of Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray near the SIES college in Mumbai. Later as a retaliation, it was alleged that Shiv Sena workers brought down the hoardings with Raj Thackeray's photo near the Sena Bhavan at Dadar. As the news spread about the incident groups gathered near the Sena Bhavan and started pelting stones at each other. In this incident
4284-601: Was arrested by the ED in September 2023 after questioning him for 8 to 10 hours. An FIR had been filed against Goyal based on a complaint by Canara Bank . In 1993, Goyal took advantage of the opening of the Indian economy by the Congress government led by P. V. Narasimha Rao , the then Prime Minister of India and the enunciation of the Open Skies Policy by the Government of India to set up Jet Airways for
4352-406: Was asked to intervene. Following this, Raj Thackeray declared that most of these workers had paid security deposits to the company, and he would meet Jet management to plead their case. Unless Jet Airways cancelled the layoffs, his party would not allow any Jet Airways plane to take off from any airport in Maharashtra. Within 12 hours of Raj Thackeray's declaration, Jet chairman Naresh Goyal reversed
4420-507: Was filed in the Patna civil court on 8 February against him for his remarks. His statements were criticised from political leaders, especially those from the North Indian states. He accused migrants of swamping Maharashtra, India's most industrialised state, in search of jobs. The MNS chief also accused migrants of disrespecting the local culture. In 2008, expressing his stance on new migrants settling in Mumbai, Raj said, "New immigrants to
4488-510: Was founded by Raj Thackeray, nephew of late Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray and grandson of Prabodhankar Thackeray . Raj Thackeray resigned from his uncle's party in January 2006 and announced his intention to start a new political party. The reason given by him for breaking away from the Shiv Sena was that the latter was "run by petty clerks" because of which it had "fallen from its former glory". Also, Thackeray declared his motive of building
4556-557: Was later revoked in July 2010. In October 2008, Jet Airways laid off almost 1,000 employees. In the frenzy for reinstatement that followed numerous political parties took the stand for the probationers’ cause. First the MNS and the SS came in, then the established national parties, the Congress and the BJP. Even the CPI M , rallied in support of the laid off Kolkata employees. One day after
4624-497: Was the regional manager for ALIA, Royal Jordanian Airlines . He also worked with the Indian offices of Middle East Airlines (MEA), where he gained experience in various areas including ticketing, reservations and sales. in 1974, with £500 from his mother, he set up his own agency named Jetair, representing the likes of Air France , Austrian Airlines and Cathay Pacific . In 1975, he was appointed regional manager of Philippines Airlines in India. Naresh Goyal stepped down from
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