#ShivSena Chief @OfficeofUT 's speech on the occasion of #DasaraMelava - My take:
Caveat : I heard only 30 mnts or so at the end.
1. He made a distinction between #Hindutva as practiced by RSS & as understood by him. He said - my Hindutva doesn't make me hate people.
Caveat : I heard only 30 mnts or so at the end.
1. He made a distinction between #Hindutva as practiced by RSS & as understood by him. He said - my Hindutva doesn't make me hate people.
2. RSS Chief's persistent claim that all Indians had the same ancestors, meaning Hindus - UT had a 2 fold answer - If you talk of the ancestors, you will have to go back to monkeys, and, if ancestors of all Indians were Hindus - why u behave as if ancestors of opposition ..
leaders came from a different planet. [Methinks, this is an effective counter (given the charged & gullible citizens) to the trope of claiming superiority of race by the Sangh Pariwar.
3. He spoke about federalism. He stressed that Maharashtra is being discriminated against.
3. He spoke about federalism. He stressed that Maharashtra is being discriminated against.
4. By giving rustic examples & using native words he expounded the virtues of Maharashtra's inclusive culture. He spoke about the tradition of rejecting discrimination.
5. Important was his attack against MoSha - on Federalism, on exceeding the contours of federalism...
5. Important was his attack against MoSha - on Federalism, on exceeding the contours of federalism...
On being power hungry, on being discriminatory, on being selfish, on being unethical, un-Hindu and un-civilized in their quest for absolute power. The framing in earthy Marathi - through out his speech - was exceptional.
6. He tried to separate the RSS from MoSha.
6. He tried to separate the RSS from MoSha.
7. He chided RSS for backing MoSha. His veiled attacks on Mohan Bhagwat were a revelation. Considering that people in the know say that UT broke the coalition with BJP after Bhagwat gave him a green signal. [this fascinating story is for another day]
8. What fascinated me was - his liberal take on religion - he said - we are religious, we deeply value religion, but our religious beliefs should be confined to our own homes. When we venture out of our homes - the only religion we should practice is of humanity & nationalism.
9. His liberal praise of Maharashtra police force was to counter the disinformation campaign by BJP's IT Cell coolies to brand Maharashtra & especially @MumbaiPolice as a rogue force. This will go down well with each citizen of Maharashtra. Especially, the police force.
Seldom have I seen a CM take on MoSha's dastardly agenda as effectively as UT.
10. What takes the cake is the fact that he aligned Hindutva with Constitutional principles. Invoked Dr. Ambedkar to say that Hindutva means Constitutional principles. And, not the fake Hindutva of BJP
10. What takes the cake is the fact that he aligned Hindutva with Constitutional principles. Invoked Dr. Ambedkar to say that Hindutva means Constitutional principles. And, not the fake Hindutva of BJP
There's much to say - but You all must be tired of reading this longish thread - UT, distanced himself from the Hindutva propagated by RSS. That for me is the proverbial separation from the 'umbilical cord' with RSS while retaining the connect with his Shiv-Sainiks.
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