Its pathetic how people get easily influenced. I am Marathi man, from Maharashtra. I am not against North Indian Community.In fact I feel proud othat Marathi people have infact treated as their integral part in almost all parts of Maharashtra. I don't seeMarathi people have not mistreated North Indians (in general /overall).I don't think Marathi people ostracizing NI commnity. political statements should not disturb peace/harmony. Ofcourse there will be concerns whenever immigrants have increasing population.But it is a social and human part when it comes to survival. I feel sad the way some North Indian people (may be not all ) in maharashtra are expressing their concerns over Raj Thackerays statements. But I hardly hear any North Indian making any remarks about Abu Azmees statements (supplying lathis). I would like to appeal North Indian community if they wish to criticize, they might wish to see both sides.They could imagine if they were Marathi and a politician making statement abt supplying lathees. Comments and replies appreciated for debate.
RE:North Indians in Maharashtra
by Rajeev Kumar on Feb 17, 2008 12:14 AM Permalink
Very true Aditya, We must see both sides of the coin. Rotten politicians like Thakrays, Abu Azmis, Laloos and Advanis who gain by dividing people on the lines of religion, region and language must disposed off to trash. I am from Himachal and in my state we have great respect for people from all other states. We have Subhas chandar bose nagar, we have shiva ji parks, We have Ras Bhihari Bose chowk etc. etc. We love Lata Mangeshkar. We go crazy when Sachin, Sourav, Rahul win matches. We have a chapter in our school text where we learn how Chatrapati Shiva Ji treated a muslim queen of a defeated muslim state in medieval India. And now people like Thakrays have created senas in the name of great Shiva Ji and their goons are openly beating, slapping people from other states. I am sure majority of Maharashtrians who are among most progressive and liberal people don't approve of people like Thakrays and their despicable brand of politics. After all for all these decades they sure have brought tonnes of shame and destruction for Maharashtra.
RE:North Indians in Maharashtra
by Tom on Feb 17, 2008 12:51 AM Permalink
We don't give damn to what people like Raj and Abu Azmee. But when people start following them. It was horrifying how people from UP and Bihar were forced to leave Maharashtra. Loacl marathi, police and the government were mute spectator supporting the cause internally. North Indians do not give a damn to what Abu Azmee says. But now if people like Raj step up and stop people form celebrating from Chatt puja, then that is not acceptable. Every festival is getting politicized in Mumbai and not just Chatt. It was Raj who first blew up the issue of chat puja.
