š„ āLanguage Slaps or Terror Attacks? Shelar's Jaw-Dropping Comparison Sparks Furyā š„
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TL;DR
Maharashtra BJP leader Ashish Shelar yesterday made a shocking comparison between MNS workers slapping non-Marathi speakers and the Pahalgam terror massacre š±. He said both were violent targetingāone over language, the other over religionācalling both āpainful and unacceptable.ā Political rivals slammed his remarks, accusing BJP of stoking fear ahead of elections. #Marathi #LanguageRow #PoliticalHeat
š² What Did Shelar Actually Say?
On July 6, 2025, at a Mumbai press meet, Maharashtraās BJP minister Ashish ShelarĀ compared the MNS-led assaults on Hindi-speaking migrants to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir.He said:š āIn Pahalgam, terrorists asked about religion before shooting. Here, in Maharashtra, Hindus are being beaten just for speaking another language. Whatās the difference?āShelar also said these incidents cause āpain, suffering, and mental distressā š„ŗ.
š§Ø What Sparked This Explosion?
This comment came after viral videos showed MNS activists slapping shopkeepersĀ in Mumbaiās Bhayandar region for not speaking Marathi. š”In one shocking video, five MNS workersĀ vandalised the office of an investor who refused to speak Marathi.Police briefly detained seven MNS membersĀ but later let them off with notices. š¤·āāļø
š Political Fireworks Erupt
š„ Shiv Sena (UBT)Ā leader Aaditya Thackeray blasted Shelar, saying BJP was āpoisoningā Maharashtraās language pride.š„ CongressĀ leaders called the remarks irresponsible and divisive.š„ MNSās Bala NandgaonkarĀ defended the slaps, saying outsiders must respect Marathi.
š³ Context: Language & Policy Clashes
The state government earlier made Hindi mandatoryĀ as the third language in primary schools, angering Marathi groups. š¤After huge protests, the government withdrew the policy on June 29.This language issue has become a hot election topic, with MNS and Shiv Sena vowing to protect Marathi identity at any cost. šŖ
āļø What It All Means
Shelarās analogy turns a language fight into a massive emotional debate, equating regional slaps with national terror attacks. š¤BJP wants to look like defenders of both Marathi and non-Marathi people, while also blaming MNS for hooliganism.With elections around the corner, politicians are trying to cash in on peopleās anger and fear.
š¬ MediaFx POV
From the peopleās side, comparing slaps over language to terror attacks feels like a big overstatement. šYes, beating innocent shopkeepers is wrong and must be punished. But blowing it up to look like terrorism only helps politicians distract us.Ordinary workers, migrants, and small traders suffer the most in this drama. They deserve safety, respect, and a chance to earn their living without fearānot more politics and hate. ā#peace #equality
š What Do You Think?
Should language-based violence be compared to terrorism? Or is it just political drama? Tell us your thoughts below, fam! ā¤ļø
