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Hans India
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- Hans India
Shiv Sena-UBT backs RSS chief's remarks on health and education, urges support to 'overthrow' govt
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent comment said that healthcare and education are among the most important necessities for a person — yet remain beyond the reach of the common man in today's times, drew support from Shiv Sena-UBT leader Anand Dubey, who on Monday urged him to go a step further by supporting the Opposition to overthrow the current government. Speaking to IANS, Anand Dubey said: "We respect Mohan Bhagwat. We thank him for raising such a burning issue. Yes, indeed, the BJP has been in power for more than eleven years in the country with a massive majority. Even after that, if the common man is deprived of good medical care and quality education, then whose failure is it?" Continuing his attack on the government, he said: "You have raised your point very well, but then you only speak and fall silent. (BJP President) J.P. Nadda says that we no longer need the RSS. You should explain this to them — or we will request you in every way to support the opposition. Protest, sit on a dharna, and we will support you. Mohan Bhagwat, no problem will be solved by just giving speeches. You are a very big leader of a very big organisation, and the entire Hindu society respects you. We are also a Hindu party." The Sena-UBT leader further accused the BJP-led Centre of ignoring criticism. "Whenever we show the mirror to this arrogant government, they do not listen. You have said something very important — the government has failed in employment, farmers' welfare, health, medicine, and education. 'Achhe Din' never came. Yet whenever you speak, the matter goes silent, and they don't take it seriously. We urge you to stand with the Opposition now. Overthrow this arrogant government. If you cannot do it, no one else will. You have made them so big that they no longer even see you — so how will they see us, or the country?" Dubey also reacted to Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi's account of the events following the ghastly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which led to the mega military offensive 'Operation Sindoor' in May. The army chief had said: "What happened in Pahalgam shocked the nation. On April 23, the very next day, we all sat down. This was the first time the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, 'Enough is enough'." He clarified that the opposition is not doing politics over the incident and expressed full faith in the army chief's statement. "Our questions are not on the army, but on the failure of foreign policy. Why did (US President) Donald Trump have to announce a ceasefire? This government is arrogant and dictatorial; it does not take the Opposition along. The army and the country are paramount to us. When it comes to national interest, we will always stand united. The Opposition is equally patriotic. Whatever the army chief is saying is correct and accepted,' Dubey said. On to the Election Commission of India's (ECI) notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, seeking documents to back his allegations of voter fraud during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Shiv Sena-UBT spokesman said: "Whether the Election Commission issues one notice or a hundred, Rahul Gandhi will not be intimidated. He has faced the ED, CBI, and Income Tax; he will now face the Election Commission as well. He will continue to fight as the voice of the people because the people have chosen him as Leader of the Opposition." "Rahul Gandhi will not fear any notice — he will expose the theft.' On the INDIA Bloc leaders' march from Parliament to the ECI headquarters against the alleged irregularities in Bihar's voter rolls, Dubey reiterated the Opposition's concerns. 'The entire Opposition is saying there have been irregularities in the vote. If any MP is raising questions, it is their right to do so. The ECI was once truly independent under T. N. Seshan. But today, who knows about Gyanesh Kumar? No one,' Dubey added. He argued that protests outside Parliament should compel the Commission to act. 'I hope this opens their eyes. The ECI must answer for all irregularities and allegations of vote theft,' he added.
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"No dispute between UP, Maharashtra": Shiv Sena-UBT's Anand Dubey on language row
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 13 (ANI): Responding to the ongoing language row in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Sunday said there is no conflict between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, highlighting that both states have shared cultural ties for the past four years. Dubey asserted that there's no conflict between Hindi and Marathi, accusing BJP of trying to frame Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS as anti-Hindi. 'There is no dispute between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The cultural ties between the two states go back over 400 years... Few incidents cannot define the relationship between communities. A person living in Mumbai is first a Mumbaikar, regardless of language,' the Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson said. 'And there's no conflict between Hindi and Marathi. The BJP tries to frame Shiv Sena or MNS as anti-Hindi, which is untrue... We've come to Uttar Pradesh to honour the Kanwar Yatra and pay our respects to the sacred land of the Ganga and Yamuna... Mumbai is our mother and identity. BJP's corrupt politics aim to loot the city and hand over precious land to big industrialists. Since the Thackeray brothers reunited, BJP leaders like Amit Shah and Eknath Shinde feel threatened,' he added. On the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, he said, 'Calling critics 'urban Naxals' is outrageous... In a democracy, dissent is not terrorism... We strongly oppose BJP's attempts to silence voices and urge the Governor of Maharashtra to intervene and stop this Bill.' A controversy over the three-language policy has sparked a political row in Maharashtra in recent days. In recent developments, tensions have escalated between the Marathi and Hindi-speaking communities in the Mira-Bhayandar region. These circumstances have prompted extensive protests and marches, fostering a climate of stress and animosity in the area, according to an official press release. The emergence of such unrest is indeed regrettable and underscores the necessity for constructive dialogue and conflict resolution, the Maharashtra Congress stated in the press release. In recent developments, tensions have escalated between the Marathi and Hindi-speaking communities in the Mira-Bhayandar region. These circumstances have prompted extensive protests and marches, fostering a climate of stress and animosity in the area, according to an official press release. The emergence of such unrest is indeed regrettable and underscores the necessity for constructive dialogue and conflict resolution, the Maharashtra Congress stated in the press release. The release additionally mentioned that the workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, at the Asmita Club in Naya Nagar, Mira Road. It will be attended by Marathi and Hindi-speaking residents from the Mira-Bhayandar area, as well as Congress office-bearers and workers. The party asserts that the principle of unity in diversity is a defining characteristic of India. Individuals from various castes, religions, and linguistic backgrounds coexist harmoniously within the nation, the press release stated. (ANI)
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"No dispute between UP, Maharashtra": Shiv Sena-UBT's Anand Dubey on language row
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Responding to the ongoing language row in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Sunday said there is no conflict between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, highlighting that both states have shared cultural ties for the past four asserted that there's no conflict between Hindi and Marathi, accusing BJP of trying to frame Shiv Sena-UBT and MNS as anti-Hindi."There is no dispute between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The cultural ties between the two states go back over 400 years... Few incidents cannot define the relationship between communities. A person living in Mumbai is first a Mumbaikar, regardless of language," the Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson said."And there's no conflict between Hindi and Marathi. The BJP tries to frame Shiv Sena or MNS as anti-Hindi, which is untrue... We've come to Uttar Pradesh to honour the Kanwar Yatra and pay our respects to the sacred land of the Ganga and Yamuna... Mumbai is our mother and identity. BJP's corrupt politics aim to loot the city and hand over precious land to big industrialists. Since the Thackeray brothers reunited, BJP leaders like Amit Shah and Eknath Shinde feel threatened," he the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, he said, "Calling critics 'urban Naxals' is outrageous... In a democracy, dissent is not terrorism... We strongly oppose BJP's attempts to silence voices and urge the Governor of Maharashtra to intervene and stop this Bill."A controversy over the three-language policy has sparked a political row in Maharashtra in recent recent developments, tensions have escalated between the Marathi and Hindi-speaking communities in the Mira-Bhayandar region. These circumstances have prompted extensive protests and marches, fostering a climate of stress and animosity in the area, according to an official press emergence of such unrest is indeed regrettable and underscores the necessity for constructive dialogue and conflict resolution, the Maharashtra Congress stated in the press recent developments, tensions have escalated between the Marathi and Hindi-speaking communities in the Mira-Bhayandar region. These circumstances have prompted extensive protests and marches, fostering a climate of stress and animosity in the area, according to an official press emergence of such unrest is indeed regrettable and underscores the necessity for constructive dialogue and conflict resolution, the Maharashtra Congress stated in the press release additionally mentioned that the workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, at the Asmita Club in Naya Nagar, Mira Road. It will be attended by Marathi and Hindi-speaking residents from the Mira-Bhayandar area, as well as Congress office-bearers and party asserts that the principle of unity in diversity is a defining characteristic of India. Individuals from various castes, religions, and linguistic backgrounds coexist harmoniously within the nation, the press release stated.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Shiv Sena-UBT don't support any kind of assault: Anand Dubey slams Nitesh Rane over shopkeeper incident
Mumbai: As political tensions in Maharashtra continue to rise over Hindi language imposition, Shiv Sena-UBT spokesperson Anand Dubey on Friday strongly condemned the remarks made by BJP leader and Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane regarding a recent assault incident. Dubey made it clear that his party does not support any form of violence or assault, and accused the BJP of politicising the issue to provoke communal sentiments. The controversy stems from a recent incident involving a shopkeeper who was reportedly assaulted for refusing to speak Marathi. In reaction, BJP leader Nitesh Rane issued a provocative statement directed at Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), challenging them to confront Muslims who, he claimed, also don't speak Marathi. Rane warned that if Hindus were targeted, the "third eye" of the Mahayuti government would be awakened. Speaking to IANS, Anand Dubey said: "Our party categorically does not support any form of assault or violence. People who speak Hindi, Gujarati, Marwari – they are all our fellow countrymen. They have been living and working in Maharashtra for decades. We believe they should learn Marathi, which is a beautiful language written in the Devanagari script. In fact, the Shiv Sena-UBT is even ready to teach Marathi to those who want to learn it." Dubey emphasised that the recent incident was a personal dispute and should not be blown out of proportion. 'This was not a linguistic issue. BJP is trying to provoke the matter for political mileage. We, in the Shiv Sena-UBT, promote harmony, peace, and unity among all communities,' he added. Dubey further reacted to AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi's recent criticism of the Uttar Pradesh administration for allegedly enabling vigilante groups to harass hotel staff during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra. Owaisi had questioned why such groups are being allowed to operate as a 'parallel government,' citing reports of pilgrims forcing men to remove their pants to 'prove their religion.' Dubey responded by saying: "The Kanwar Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage in Hinduism where devotees offer water to Lord Shiva. While security is important and the police must maintain order, the enforcement should be lawful and respectful. Mixing faith with aggression or coercion is unacceptable. Sentiments must be protected, but not at the cost of dignity. Law enforcement must act with sensitivity and discretion." Addressing Owaisi's announcement that the AIMIM may contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections in alliance with the INDIA Bloc, Dubey clarified the Shiv Sena-UBT's stance. "Political alliances are a party's internal matter. The AIMIM is not part of the INDIA bloc, while the RJD is. Bihar's political landscape is based on its own dynamics, and every state has different socio-political realities. Maharashtra's politics cannot be compared with Bihar's,: Dubey said. Dubey also reacted to the ongoing debate surrounding the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls ahead of the Bihar polls. Several opposition parties, including INDIA Bloc members, have raised serious concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement, claiming that the SIR could result in the removal of over two crore voters. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has maintained that the process is fair, inclusive, and transparent. He stated that the goal is to include all eligible voters while removing only those who are ineligible. Despite this reassurance, Dubey expressed scepticism, citing past concerns over the neutrality of the Election Commission. "We expect CEC Gyanesh Kumar to ensure there is no tampering or carelessness in the electoral roll. Every Indian citizen who wants to register to vote must be allowed to do so through a fair and transparent process. The BJP's political manipulations should not be allowed to interfere with democracy," he said. "We have witnessed the golden era of election commissioners like T.N. Seshan, who upheld the integrity of the democratic process. Today, however, it feels as if the Election Commission is increasingly acting under pressure from the Central government. We hope Gyanesh Kumar will take steps to restore public trust, especially with Bihar's elections around the corner."
