Mumbai witnessed another ugly clash over language politics after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers attacked businessman Sushil Kedia’s office, smashing windows with bricks. The vandalism came days after Kedia publicly vowed not to learn Marathi—a statement he now says was an emotional overreaction.
What Sparked the Attack?
The drama started when Kedia, a Mumbai-based trader, tagged MNS chief Raj Thackeray on X (formerly Twitter), declaring he wouldn’t learn Marathi as long as “people like you pretend to care for Marathi manus (people).” His post, dripping with sarcasm, ended with a bold “Kya karna hai bol?” (What will you do?).
Big mistake.
Within days, a group of MNS workers stormed his office, hurling bricks from blue plastic bags while a helpless security guard tried to intervene. The attack was caught on camera, fueling outrage—and fear.
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Kedia’s U-Turn: “I Was Stressed”
After the vandalism, Kedia doubled down at first, tweeting that “love, not threats” makes people embrace a language. But by Saturday, he’d changed his tune. In a video apology, he admitted:
“I overreacted. My post came from stress, not hate. After 30 years in Mumbai, I still struggle with Marathi fluency—and when there’s fear of violence, it makes learning harder.”
He even praised Thackeray’s past campaigns (like the Hanuman Chalisa protests), calling him a “hero.” Talk about a 180.
MNS’s Warning: “Stay in Your Lane”
MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande had a blunt message for Kedia: “Do business, don’t act like our father. Insult Marathi in Maharashtra? You’ll get slapped. Stay in your lane.”
Meanwhile, in a twist, Uddhav Thackeray—Raj’s estranged cousin—shared a stage with him for the first time in 20 years at a Marathi pride rally. Taking a jab at Kedia, Uddhav rhymed his name with “bhediya” (wolf), accusing him of trying to “divide and rule.”
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The Bigger Issue
This isn’t just about one businessman’s tweet. It’s about the volatile mix of language, identity, and political muscle in Maharashtra. Kedia’s flip-flop shows how fear of backlash silences dissent—while Thackeray’s supporters flex their “Marathi manoos” agenda.
Bottom line: Want people to learn Marathi? Maybe don’t throw bricks at them.
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