Amidst the ongoing political controversy surrounding the Marathi language in Maharashtra, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has issued strict instructions to his party leaders, prohibiting them from speaking to any media outlet without his explicit permission. This directive comes in the wake of joint protests by the MNS and the Uddhav Thackeray faction in support of the Marathi language. The two parties jointly protested in Mira-Bhayander on Wednesday, fueling discussions about a potential alliance.
Raj Thackeray clearly stated via a tweet that no MNS leader is authorized to interact with print, electronic, or digital media without his consent. He also mentioned that only authorized spokespersons would be permitted to speak to the media upon his approval. A complete ban has also been imposed on party leaders' statements or video postings on social media. This move is seen as an effort to maintain discipline within the party and curb the spread of rumors regarding a potential alliance.
Speculations of Alliance and the Marathi-Non-Marathi Controversy
Since Raj and Uddhav Thackeray were seen together in Worli, discussions regarding a potential alliance in Maharashtra politics have intensified. However, no official announcement has been made by either party yet. Meanwhile, the Marathi-Non-Marathi controversy in the state has also deepened, with the MNS at the center of both issues. This issue has further heated up the political atmosphere.
Why Raj Thackeray is Maintaining Distance from the Media
Many MNS workers had publicly demanded an alliance between the two parties. Consequently, Raj Thackeray ordered party leaders not to speak to the media to stop such speculations and discussions. Furthermore, considering the aggressive stance of MNS leaders on the Marathi-Non-Marathi controversy, it is also believed that Thackeray has taken this step to maintain discipline within the party and prevent the political dispute from escalating.
This decision is an attempt to maintain unity and discipline within the MNS so that the image of both the party and a potential alliance remains b in the future.
