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Raj Thackeray Breaks Silence on Amit Thackeray's Protest: "No One in the League of Great Leaders!"
- •MNS chief Raj Thackeray addressed social, economic, and political issues at a party workers' meeting in Thane.
- •He gave a clear reaction to the controversy over PM Narendra Modi's photo during Amit Thackeray's protest in Pune.
- •Raj Thackeray stated that no one can be placed in the same league as great historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
- •He advised that while the Prime Minister's photo should be in government offices, it should be on a different wall, not alongside great leaders.
- •Thackeray also commented on the prevailing religious fervor in the country, suggesting it distracts from core issues.
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Raj Thackeray stated that while Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo should be in government offices, it should not be placed alongside images of historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. He suggested it should be on a different wall, emphasizing that no one can sit in the ranks of these great personalities.
Raj Thackeray commented that there is a 'religious intoxication' prevalent across the country, stating that while faith in God is acceptable, this extreme zeal is not. He urged people to be devout but not fanatical, suggesting this atmosphere is created to distract from core issues and incite anger.
Raj Thackeray criticized individuals spreading superstitions, specifically mentioning those who claim Ravana had 100,000 sons and 150,000 grandsons. He countered this by stating that, to his knowledge, Ravana only had ten heads, thereby targeting those who propagate false beliefs.
