I am a North Indian but born and brought up in Pune. I agree to your view point. There is a pressing need to develop North Indian states radically. More job opportunities need to be created there..Not only that, first and foremost law and order must be brought under control.
However, I would like to say that what Raj is doing is really unfair. This is not at all constructive but only shows his desperation to hog limelight. I remember listening to his first speech after leaving Shiv Sena. I must say I was REALLY impressed because he spoke of radical reforms. But I am sad he resorted to such petty ways to gain mass support. I hope he understands for betterment of 1 and all (not just Maharastrians) that division only reduces strength.