Is Uddhav Thackeray Backing Teachers and Mill Workers Against the Maharashtra Government?

Mumbai, July 9 (NationPress) On Wednesday, Uddhav Thackeray voiced his support for the teachers protesting at Azad Maidan, who are demanding the Maharashtra government to stop delaying the disbursement of their partial grants.The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader visited the protest site and accused the MahaYuti government of being subservient to Delhi.

Previously, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar also showed solidarity with the protesting teachers.

“I am here to assure you that we will not rest until you receive what is rightfully yours. We often say, 'father is god, mother is god, guru is god,' yet the rulers seem only eager to heed the directives from Delhi as if it were their guru. This is why you are facing injustice. In Maharashtra, those loyal to Delhi are determined to oppress the sons of the soil and the Marathi populace. Let's come together and teach them a lesson they won't forget,” stated Uddhav Thackeray.

Thackeray reassured the protesting teachers, “Remember that we stand with you, and we will return to power.”

He acknowledged the teachers’ struggle for their entitlements, stating, “You have united in this cause. I promise that my Shiv Sena will support you wholeheartedly until your fight is victorious. I will return for the victory celebration with you.”

Thackeray launched a fierce critique against the MahaYuti government, claiming it is rendering slum dwellers homeless to benefit its allies, asserting, “Salt pans and the Deonar dumping ground are being handed over to a few industrial friends.”

Additionally, Thackeray backed the march organized by Mumbai's textile mill workers protesting governmental delays in providing housing.

“Today, we have the second and third generations of mill workers. Historically, there have been strikes, yet promises made to mill workers were unfulfilled. Mill workers deserve homes in Mumbai, not in Shelu or Vangani, as they have fought for the formation of Maharashtra,” he expressed.

“It is essential to acknowledge the rights of mill workers, police, and sanitation workers. They deserve their rightful positions. If our government were in power, you wouldn't need to march for your rights,” Thackeray added.

On the topic of the reconciliation between the Thackeray brothers, Uddhav remarked, “We have united. Why? We are both heirs to the legacy of our grandfathers. My grandfather, Balasaheb, and my uncle Shrikant Thackeray all fought for a united Maharashtra. If we witness the destruction of Mumbai and oppression of the Marathi people, will we remain passive? Thus, we have resolved our differences for the sake of Mumbai.”