Mumbai: In a surprising move, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, agreed to attend an event organised by a North Indian organisation. Thackeray is known for his strong stand against Hindi- speaking people living in Mumbai. Thackeray’s decision raised eyebrows of other political parties.
The Uttar Bhartiya Mahapanchayat Sangh has organised a function on December 2 in Kandivali. The representatives of the sangh requested Thackeray to attend the function and clear his stand with North Indians. Thackeray agreed to attend the function. The sangh works for welfare of North Indians living in Mumbai.
Sandeep Deshpande, spokesperson of MNS confirmed that Thackeray has agreed to attend the function where he will share his views and stand with North Indians.
“Raj Thackeray has accepted the invitation given by the North Indian Forum. This function will take place in Kandivali on December 2,” he said.
In the past, the MNS, which advocates ‘sons-of-the-soil’ theory, had launched a series of agitations against North Indians and attacked them too.
Meanwhile, Sanjay Nirupam, Congress Mumbai unit chief demanded Thackeray apologise North Indians first and then attend the function.