Avinash Jadhav, a local MNS leader, was among those arrested.
Later in the day, the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti in Mira Bhayander suggested holding a gathering, but the police had not given their approval, according to PTI.
Language Row Escalates Amid Political Tensions in Maharashtra
The ongoing political a turmoil in Maharashtra has taken a fresh turn with a growing language controversy. What began as a dispute over the state government’s decision to introduce Hindi in primary schools has now spiraled into a full-blown political showdown.
Thackeray Cousins Unite Against BJP
In a surprising political development, estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray have joined hands to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) mounting criticism over the language issue.
The controversy, dubbed “Slapgate”, emerged after public backlash against the implementation of Hindi in the school curriculum—a move that was swiftly rolled back due to resistance from regional language proponents.
BJP Launches Aggressive Attack
BJP leader Nishikant Dubey intensified the attack by challenging the Thackerays to confront speakers of other languages outside Maharashtra.
He remarked, “If you’re so courageous that you can beat those who speak Hindi… step out of Maharashtra, come to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu.”
Uddhav Accuses BJP of Divide-and-Rule Tactics
In response, Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of deliberately stoking linguistic tensions to polarize the electorate. He denounced the remarks as part of a larger “divide and rule” strategy aimed at diverting attention from real issues.
Language Becomes a Political Weapon
What began as a policy debate about education has now become a symbol of cultural identity and political positioning. With elections approaching and alliances shifting, the language issue is likely to remain a hot-button topic in Maharashtra’s political narrative.