Deepa, Mumbai

Though all said and done, why should we blame Raj Thackrey's MLA? yes ofcourse the act is wrong. but the logic behind the act is right. Though Hindi is our National Language, as a state, we have Marathi as our first language. and why should a person who's part of Maharshtra assembly not try & learn marathi and take Oath in marathi? dont you think its insult to a marathi manoos? just because Mumbai respects & gives equal chance to non-Maharashtrian people, why are we taken for granted? And if somebody raises voice against this act, why is he named as a Terrorist?

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SHAHID, INDIA

This very shameful for India.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur,Puttur/Mangalore

Dear Mr. DayanandP, Jeppu,Mangalore/Chennai, I appreciate your comments because you have experience in staying all over/several places in India. In my opinion there is nothing bad in any other languages. This will be evident only when a person converse in other languages (he or she) will find the sweetness/goodness of other languages. We do use the language as a medium of instruction, transaction and understanding each other. Within India if we have love for a particular language what about our other languages.

Since India is a multi-lingual, multi-cultural society people should not have love for a particular language. Parents should encourage their children (I say encourage, not force) to learn as much languages they can which is beneficial everyone’s benefit/future career. Do a Kannadiga must stay in Karnataka only, Marathi’s should stay in Maharashtra, Tamilians should reside in Tamil Nadu, A Maleyali should stay in Kerala only and if such is the case, the days are very near that we will shatter into pieces unless citizens think in a broader/rational sense.

We can see how Japan is progressed only because of one language and they have no trouble whatsoever. Will people digest to live up to one language all over India and If that is the case alright. Whereas we have several languages and the film producers, actors, language authors, politicians are creating nuisance to sell their products/to grab votes. Contd...

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ruchi, dubai

Wish there was a Raj or Balasaheb Thackery in Karnataka, the day wont be far of when Kannada will be an alien language in Bangalore, even now there is no value for kannada in Bangalore etc though being a state language, because we dont have strong politicians like the MNS/Sena, these two outfits are not communal they are only interested in their state which is correct,they are not against Hindi, but an MLA who represents the state without knowing the language is very strange,Abu Azmi purposly wanted to create all this dirty tricks, he's well known for that, all this is politics.

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DayanandP, Jeppu,Mangalore/Chennai

It is ridiculas to accept some of the arguments put forth by your readers above. What if I say in Mangalore only Tulu should be spoken & in Car Street only Konkini should be spoken? Where is the end? As a free citizen of the country I should be allowed to live any where & speak any language I wish to. I my self do not know to which place I belong to? Born in Calicut(1942), spent child hood(18 years)in Mangalore, finished education in UP & now settled down in Tamil Nadu(40 years)! Come on Mangaloreans have some sense at least now. MNS should be banned & Raj should be jailed till he is reformed.

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Rajesh Kumar, Udupi/Bangalore

Similar to Bangalore, the city of Mumbai has also gone thru a very tough time in the hands of outsiders. We all should respect local culture and language. Use Kannada in Karnataka, Tamil in Tamilnadu and Marathi in Maharashtra. Why 'Hindi' in maharashtra?

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M.Mathias, Mangalore

MNS and their supporters are cruel animals.Only cage is suitable place for them.

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Hariprasad Hegde, Mangalore/Udupi

Satish Kumar, Bangalore how it will feel if a karnataka guy comes and slap you while you are using your mother tongue?

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sudha, kuwait

ALL READRES MNS IS CONGRES BABY .... BCOZ THEY WANTED  POWER

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Nanu Poojary, Bahrain

Oh...Hoh!!!. If this is the case of an elected member of assembly, what will be the case of any common man?? Gaagthe rahoo....

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Rolphy Almeida, Kalmady/Bangalore

It is an insult to our national language. Anyone insults our national language, national flag and our constitution must not be spared and punished according to IPC. We need all the sena’s at the border not in the state assembly or in the parliament. If they love their state and country they must join the defence force to face our enemies. Sena’s job is only at the border.

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vincent cutinho, nanthoor (haleangadi)

Because he is a muslim leader.Am i right Mr satish kumar ?

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Juliet, Mumbai/Kuwait

Firstly, Mumbai is not Mr. Raj's property...Its a metropolitan city where anyone can migrate to earn their living...  Who is he to decide upon what language an individual speak. Is it a crime to take an oath in India's Official language...Trust me this Raj & Company should be put behind bars...And May I add...I can challenge Mr. Raj and his children (Convent educated) on their Marathi speaking ability.

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Ravi Pujary, Mumbai - Dubai

Jude, Mangalore Dubai But who will do this, because it is because of them MNS they are sitting in power?....Jai ho Raj Thackery.

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sharyy, m'lore/Aljubail ksa

These goondas should be in behind bars not in assembly,you pepople tthink they will serve aam ADMI.?

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Jude, Mangalore Dubai

Just put Raj Thackary behind bars and break even bone in his body....Only then he and his goons will learn sense. Problem is who will do that?. We only have cowards as leaders today. This rat who was in hiding when Bombay was burning is again flexing his muscles after the enemy has been defeated.

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Rahul, Mumbai - Dubai

The fact remains, hindi is followed by people who do not have brains to learn a 2nd language. All over India, all people (except hindi speaking), speak at least 2 languges. Even Karnataka they take oath in KANNADA ....... not in TULU or KOKANI.

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Basil, mumbai/dubai

Now our govt got the right and strong opposition party this is some thing nice for our future generation, they should realize.some thing is going to come up very soon.

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manish pinto, mangalore/ksa

Dear readers dont make this issue as communal. MNS is not belonged to any community. They know only hit  the poor people.They dont have any work to do.Congress people supporting them indirectly. They can not arrest Raj thakaray single day.Everybody playing political game with poor people.

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M.Mathias, Mangalore

MNS is a terrorist group. NCP is also a Marathi Party, are they doing same non-sense things like MNS. There is law and there are witnesses.

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nelson, mangalore/kuwait

Satish Kumar, on what basis you call this reaction good. Is it wrong to speak our national language in the assembly ??

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Arun Menezes, Udupi / Kuwait

This is ridiculous, someone attacking a MLA for taking oath in our national language(HINDI), or probably because he is a Muslim. MNS won 13 seats for attacking North Indians and bullying Karan Johar, if he continue doing this vandalism and gundagardi, he will soon become the C.M of Maharashtra coz the number of people who share Mr.Satish's thoughts form the majority.

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Satish Kumar, Bangalore

To some extent MNS legistlator reaction in the house is good

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