Bal Thackeray attacks Sachin

[mr42O]

Has the Shiv Sena's ageing tiger bitten off more than he can chew? In an article in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece, party chief Bal Thackeray has hit out at Sachin Tendulkar on comments made to the media last week.

"Mumbai belongs to India. That is how I look at it. I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that. But, I am an Indian first," Sachin had said. Forum: Do you agree with Sachin's sentiment?

It's this comment by Maharashtra's own mulga Sachin Tendulkar that angered Bal Thackeray.

In the editorial published in Saamna, Thackeray targeted Tendulkar saying: "You said you are proud of being Marathi but are an Indian first. This has hurt the Marathi people. From the cricket pitch you have entered the political pitch. You also said that all Indians have an equal right on Mumbai. What was the need for this? You have become "run-out" on the Marathi pitch. People praise you when you hit fours and sixes. But if you speak against the rights of Marathi people, they will not tolerate it." Read: Shiv Sena to Sachin: Play cricket, not politics

Perhaps sensing that the comments may not have gone down well, on camera the Sena's comments were quite tame.

"Sachin was born in Mumbai, his father fought many times for Marathi. But, this is a separate issue. Shiv sena has right to speak on Marathi and Maharashtrians. Balasaheb has only given him advice as he loves Sachin," said Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut.

The reaction, both political and outside, have been swift and critical. And it is a clear indication that the Shiv Sena chief has underestimated Sachin's popularity.

"I agree with Sachin's comment. He spoke from the bottom of his heart and it is true. The Shiv Sena is using it to play political games," said Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan. Read: Sachin spoke from his heart: Ashok Chavan

"Maharashtrians will feel hurt that Saamna has targeted Sachin. He is a genuine hero. I am a Maharashtrian and I am proud of him," said Anil Dharkar, a columnist.

"This is extremely dangerous and childish: to start making this Mumbai, Maharashtra, India issue. Where is the controversy? Why make one when none exists? Does he want Maharashtra to secede from India?" said veteran journalist Bachi Karkaria.

Raj Thackeray had targeted Amitabh Bachchan and now his uncle Bal Thackeray is targeting Sachin Tendulkar. As both parties fight over the Marathi vote, targeting an icon seems to be the easiest way to catch the public eye.

 

[gubbi]

Raj Thackeray had targeted Amitabh Bachchan and now his uncle Bal Thackeray is targeting Sachin Tendulkar. As both parties fight over the Marathi vote, targeting an icon seems to be the easiest way to catch the public eye.

and humiliate oneself in public!

Bal Thackeray has lost his nuts, time for an old age home, retirement and peace.

Morons.. those 'Senas'.... all of them! (This coming form a half Marathi person!)

 

[shravan]

Has the Shiv Sena's ageing tiger bitten off more than he can chew?

Yes. Some people I know from S.S. did not like the Supremos comment. And MNS silently stepped aside from this controversy.

 

[mjnaushad]

Sachin should buy an iodex. He'll need it pretty soon. As far i remember it was the same bal thackeray's men who beat those men on talking oath in hindi.

 

[Spitfighter]

Sachin should buy an iodex. He'll need it pretty soon. As far i remember it was the same bal thackeray's men who beat those men on talking oath in hindi.

Trust me if they push a national idol like Sachin around he won't be the one in need of some iodex

 

[mr42O]

Shiv Sena to Sachin: Play cricket, not politics

 

[mr42O]

inst that same dude who said he will not allow Pakistan to play in mumbai ? tried to dig pitch and put bomb in ground ?

 

[Khajur]

Yeh pagalpan is growing worse...specially for SS as its lost the saviour of marathi manoos mantle from MNS.Thats why oneday they worry over Vande Mataram ,next day about bareback of Kareena and then Sachins comment...what'll be next, why Lata Mangeshkar sings in hindi film??

His pary can hardly can does the "Samna" of reality that its hibernation time for five more yrs.

 

[deckingraj]

inst that same dude who said he will not allow Pakistan to play in mumbai ? tried to dig pitch and put bomb in ground ?

Yes you are right...he is the same idiot...and his mental condition has only worsen...He desperately need a place in mental asylum..the sooner we put him there better it is..

 

[rajeev]

Yes you are right...he is the same idiot...and his mental condition has only worsen...He desperately need a place in mental asylum..the sooner we put him there better it is..

Unfortunately, Kasab was targetting innocent people in Mumbai and Jewish community there. If he had otherwise targetted Bal, Udham and Raj Thackerey, I think Indians would have considered it as a sign of friendship.

 

[Bas_tum_Pak]

In news i have seen that 'Bal Thakray' Opposed 'Sachin' because of sachin said "He is Marathi and Bombay is part of India"..

Its mean Bal Thakray don't consider Bobmay as part of India? any one can Explain it.

 

[H2O3C4Nitrogen]

Bal thakaray is a Hindu extreemist leader . Targetting a cricket star of international repute would only hurt hiis pos in Politics ...

 

[KillBill]

This guy has lost it.

BTW he was talking about loss of some 1500 Marathis for getting Mumbai, does anyone have the history what he is refering to ?

 

[KillBill]

In news i have seen that 'Bal Thakray' Opposed 'Sachin' because of sachin said "He is Marathi and Bombay is part of India"..

Its mean Bal Thakray don't consider Bobmay as part of India? any one can Explain it.

Dont get too excited

Sachin said, "Mumbai is for everyone" and thats where the Thakrey made the comment.

Mumbai is still part of India, so pan down please

 

[deckingraj]

In news i have seen that 'Bal Thakray' Opposed 'Sachin' because of sachin said "He is Marathi and Bombay is part of India"..

Its mean Bal Thakray don't consider Bobmay as part of India? any one can Explain it.

Try and read in between lines...Long story short these are all bloody politicians and are using the tried and tested rule i.e. Divide and Rule...Fortunately, these leaders have little say in politics these days and thus they are resorting to all such means with objective to keep orthodox followers with them

What they want is Marathi's should be given preference in Maharashtra(mumbai being the capital) and non-marathis as a gesture for showing respect to Marathi culture should learn the language,culture etc etc(read they should pack their bags and leave mumbai)..You must have heard about MNS people beating a MLA for taking oath in Hindi...i ahve just one word for them "Morons"