Put Raj Thackeray into a straightjacket

The situation would certainly have been different, had there been the involvement of any other one. But for the new ‘Sarkar’ of the city of Mumbai nothing matters and it seems nothing can prevent him from the accomplishment of his ‘sacred’ objective as well. Well, we are talking of ‘His Excellency’ or the new boss of Mumbai Raj Thackeray and the latest exploits of the valiant warriors (cadres) belonging to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The party has already been in the news at several times owing to its glorious achievements (?) in harassing and manhandling the North Indians stimulating the fire of parochialism, sectarianism and regionalism.

Thank god Chatrapati Shivaji and Bal Gangadhar Tilak are no more!

However, at this time, owing to another glorious (?) deed the MNS Chief Raj Thackeray seems to be in a tight spot. He was summoned by the Maharashtra Governor SC Jamir due to the vandalism of the MNS workers in the prestigious and historic campus of the Mumbai University. A group of MNS cadres had launched an assault on the university and later ransacked the campus to a great extent.

What was the sacrilege of the university? Well, it was regarding the issue of retaining Marathi as an optional subject in the curriculum. This single topic was enough to infuriate MNS and its boss and citing "neglect" of Marathi students it launched a deadly attack on the Mumbai University’s registrar chamber. It is to be noted that the Governor, in his capacity as Chancellor of universities in the state, went to the university in person to take stock of the situation and summoned Raj Thackeray on the very next day.

Nevertheless, Raj was accompanied by key associates that included spokesperson Shirish Parkar and was at Raj Bhavan for around an hour.

The incident has created a new uproar in the state which is yet to come out from the horrors 26/11 carnage. Though the incident has already been discussed in the cabinet meeting presided over by the state’s Chief Minister, it seems nothing will happen at all.

But it’s the time for the government to show guts and get stern over Raj Thackeray. His every move leads to a disaster and kindles the fire of hatred. It’s too dangerous for the cohesion of India and is not desirable.