As a matter of fact, most of the UP, Biharis, irrespective of literates or illiterates even after staying in other states for several years are averse to learning the local language. They have a superiority complex in them that Hindi is the only supreme language spoken in India. And in Maharashtra this tendency is quite high, that too when Marathi is so close to Hindi.
While its correct that there are lacs of Marathis staying in north and other parts, please note the basic difference. They have mixed up with the local culture like sugar and milk. Imagine if Rajnikant had stuck to his Marathi nationalism, was it possible to become the superstar in TN? Or if Vasundhara Raje said she will only converse in Marathi, would she ever become CM of Rajasthan. The MPs of Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior are Marathis as they have accepted the north culture in good spirit and nationalism.
Please note Maharashtrians always have given due respect to Hindi language and culture unlike TN and North east. Just see whats happening in Assam. Its now time for Hindiwallas to reciprocate and accept Maharashtrian culture in good spirit in the interest of Indian & Hindu nationalism. Please note by abusing each other, we are just harming our great Bharatmata and Hindu culture. There is no need for ISI agents and Talibani to create unrest in India, as their job is getting easier. Jaihind
RE:Time to reciprocate
by ksr on Feb 05, 2008 01:48 PM Permalink
Sangeeta I know there would be some mean, old thinking population like you in 100 crore indians-But thankfully you are a bare minority-Today what Raj did is returned to Marathis leaving anywhere out Maharastra how would u react?Dont ever think Marathi language or Maratha culture can be imparted on anyone who is unwilling-We are living in 21st century democracy.
RE:Time to reciprocate
by ksr on Feb 05, 2008 02:03 PM Permalink
Today most indians hate Marathis-You cant demant respect ,it is earned if you are respectful to others.
RE:Time to reciprocate
by ksr on Feb 05, 2008 01:42 PM Permalink
Sangeeta u are of the same mentality as of Talibans-Implying to stay in Mumbai you have to be speaking marathi and abide by Marathi culture-And then forget your root.This type of mentality is premitive-When the Marathis go to US do they forget their culture?Their festivals?Their language?Ask yourself.
RE:Time to reciprocate
by ksr on Feb 05, 2008 01:45 PM Permalink
What is Hindu nationalism?Are you educated in Bal Thakarey's school or maratha medium school?Where they brainwash and teach Shivaji in English,History,GEography ,Maths and Sciences.You are living in the stone age-Come to light-Think broadly.
RE:Time to reciprocate
by ksr on Feb 05, 2008 01:52 PM Permalink
i lived in different parts of India (mumbai 4 yrs)-I have good Marathi friends, who are educated-But I still feel they feel insecured about their culture-They are overtly traditional and conservative-I think it is sometimes good, but being excessive conservative u cant think broadly.
RE:Time to reciprocate
by Final Arbiter on Feb 05, 2008 02:17 PM Permalink
Sangeeta Maharaani, If people do not want to adopt to Marathi culture , it is their sovereign right ! For this reason you should not feel bad and certainly not hit them ! Is Marathi culture so inconsequent that it wants forcible converts into its fold ???
RE:Time to reciprocate
by Sangeeta Salkade on Feb 05, 2008 02:29 PM Permalink
OK, go and try it out in Tamilnadu and see the repurcussions. Perhaps you have to apply for visa next time to go to Madras.
