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News18
4 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Dubo Dubo Ke Marenge': MNS Posters Attack BJP's Nishikant Dubey Over Hindi Remarks
Last Updated: The large posters show Dubey being drowned in the sea, with bold text that reads, 'The arrogance of enforcing Hindi will be brought down' In a fresh escalation of the language row, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers have put up provocative posters targeting BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in Thane on Wednesday. The latest poster campaign signals that the political and cultural clash over language is far from over in Maharashtra, with the MNS intensifying its rhetoric and BJP leaders facing strong backlash. The large posters show Dubey being drowned in the sea, with bold text that reads, 'The arrogance of enforcing Hindi will be brought down." Another line says, ' Dubo Dubo Ke Marenge, Maharashtra aao" (We'll drown Dubey, come to Maharashtra). This comes days after MNS chief Raj Thackeray made a strong statement at a rally in Mira Road, saying, 'Dubey will be drowned again and again in Mumbai's sea." The poster directly references this comment and adds a visual punch to the political spat. The poster has been credited to local MNS leader Swapnil Mahendarkar, whose name appears on the hoarding. The row began after Dubey reportedly said, ' Marathi logon ko hum yahan patak patak ke marenge" (We will thrash Maharashtrians here), in response to Raj Thackeray's earlier remarks. His comment drew strong criticism from across Maharashtra. Jai Maharashtra." The MNS, known for its aggressive 'sons of the soil' stand, has long opposed what it sees as the forced imposition of Hindi over regional languages. The party has previously made headlines for confrontations—sometimes violent—against people from other states who do not speak Marathi. Raj Thackeray has continued to defend his party's actions, saying he is 'proud of his soldiers." Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has condemned such incidents, stating that violence over language differences is not acceptable. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Nishikant Dubey accuses Rahul of ‘distorting' facts of 1971 war, seeks Speaker's action
Rahul Gandhi had said during the discussion on Operation Sindoor on Tuesday that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi has even 50 per cent of the courage that Indira Gandhi had shown during the war with Pakistan, then clearly he must say in Parliament that US President Donald Trump is lying in his claims that he mediated ceasefire between India and Pakistan. In a letter to Birla, Dubey asked him to issue a 'show cause' notice to Gandhi for his 'questionable utterances', sources said, adding the BJP MP also sought the Speaker's permission to raise the issue in the House. New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of using 'distorted and inaccurate facts' in the Lok Sabha during his reference to Indira Gandhi's conduct of the 1971 war against Pakistan, and has urged Speaker Om Birla to reprimand the Leader of Opposition in the House for his 'habitual delinquency'. He had said India Gandhi, his grandmother, had given complete operational freedom to the armed forces, while the Modi government had 'tied their hands behind their back'. Hitting back, Dubey cited a letter, dated December 5, 1971, written by the then-prime minister to US President Richard Nixon, claiming that 'she had literally begged before him to use his influence to stop the war with Pakistan.' The BJP MP also annexed the letter in his submission to the Speaker. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi has once again 'unabashedly betrayed the public trust by twisting the well-documented historical facts', which has become his 'habit' to glorify his family and declining party. The Congress leader, Dubey said, suggested that Indira Gandhi gallantly fought the war despite diplomatic, political and various other strategic pressures from the United States, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. He did not stop here and 'cunningly' related this with Operation Sindoor and delivered a sermon to the present government, the BJP member said. 'Rahul Gandhi has now become an avatar of rumour-mongering and recalcitrant behaviour,' he charged, accusing him of speaking 'incessant lies' and 'distorting historical facts' not only on the floor of the House but also before various courts of law. 'It is a matter of serious concern for our House and also for our vibrant democracy that Rahul Gandhi has lowered the dignity of the coveted post of the Leader of Opposition by way of putting up distorted and inaccurate facts,' he said. It is a straight case of violation of the Lok Sabha Speaker's directions, he added. Dubey alleged that Rahul Gandhi has an 'uncanny habit of making propaganda and false claims' even in Parliament. In the letter cited by Dubey, Indira Gandhi had written to Nixon, 'I should stress to your Excellency that the people and the Government of India are determined that this wanton and unprovoked aggression should be decisively and finally repelled once and for all; the whole of India stands united in this resolve and expects that the international community well appreciate our predicament and acknowledge the righteousness of our cause.' She added, 'In this hour of danger the Government and the people of India seek your understanding and urge you to persuade Pakistan to desist forthwith from the policy of wanton aggression and military adventurism which it has unfortunately embarked upon. May I request your Excellency to exercise your undoubted influence with the Government of Pakistan to stop their aggressive activities against India and to deal immediately with the genesis of the problem of East Bengal…' PTI KR KR DV DV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Express Tribune
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
India road crash kills 18 Hindu pilgrims
At least 18 people were killed in eastern India on Tuesday after a bus ferrying Hindu pilgrims collided with a truck loaded with cooking gas cylinders, officials said. Visuals from the site in Jharkhand state showed the mangled wreckage of the bus, with its rear portion almost entirely burnt. Local lawmaker Nishikant Dubey said the pilgrims were travelling to a Hindu shrine to celebrate the sacred month of Shravan, coinciding with the onset of the monsoons in the subcontinent. "18 devotees lost their lives due to a bus and truck accident," Dubey said on social media. The pilgrims were carrying holy water from the Ganges to offer to the Hindu god of destruction Lord Shiva. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his "deepest condolences to the families of the devotees who lost their lives".
The Star
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Eighteen pilgrims perish in road crash
At least 18 people were killed in the eastern region after a bus ferrying Hindu pilgrims collided with a truck loaded with cooking gas cylinders, officials said. Visuals from the site in Jharkhand state showed the mangled wreckage of the bus, with its rear portion almost entirely burnt. Local lawmaker Nishikant Dubey said yesterday that the pilgrims were travelling to a Hindu shrine to celebrate the sacred month of Shravan, coinciding with the onset of the monsoons in the subcontinent. 'Eighteen devotees lost their lives due to a bus and truck accident,' Dubey said on social media. The pilgrims were carrying holy water from the Ganges to offer to the Hindu god of destruction Lord Shiva. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his 'deepest condolences to the families of the devotees who lost their lives'. 'The road accident in Jharkhand's Deoghar is extremely tragic,' his office said on social media. Tens of thousands of people die in road accidents in India every year, according to official data. More than 172,000 died in road crashes in 2023, transport minister Nitin Gadkari told Parliament. — AFP
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Lost 45 aircraft in 1965, 71 in 1971': BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in Lok Sabha
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nishikant Dubey was speaking in Hindi in Lok Sabha on Tuesday when there was a technical glitch in the translator system. Following this, DMK MPs requested him to speak in English. Dubey refused to do so, saying English is a foreign language. "...It would have been better if you had asked me to speak in Tamil or Bengali. English is a foreign language, and your insistence on it reflects your mindset. Someone spoke in Bengali for half an hour, yet Tamil Nadu MPs didn't object. You only have a problem with Hindi. Congress and its allies don't like North Indians or Hindi. If you keep promoting English, we'll end up becoming England," the BJP MP said, adding, "Hum phir se gulaam ho jayenge (We will become slaves again). .." Fortunately, the technical glitch was resolved after a few minutes, and Dubey was able to finish his speech. "India lost 45 aircraft in the 1965 war and 71 aircraft in the 1971 war. But we never made this an issue as we are nationalists," he said, accusing opposition of spreading falsehoods regarding India's losses in Operation Sindoor.
