"Hindi is our national language and it should come after Marathi. However, the House agenda and other papers are in Marathi and English. So, I wrote to the Assembly secretary demanding the agenda in Hindi," Azmi, who was elected from Mankhurd in central Mumbai and Bhiwandi in Thane district told PTI.
Furious over Azmi's demand, MNS chief Raj Thackeray, known for his anti-north Indian campaign, said "if Azmi wants the House agenda in Hindi, then he should go to Uttar Pradesh."
Thirteen candidates of MNS have been elected to the Assembly while 11 of the Republican Left Democratic Front (RLDF), which also includes SP, have been elected.
Reacting to Raj's statement, Azmi said "I have nothing against Marathi. I respect the language. But Raj Thackeray does not object to a foreign language, English being used in Assembly."
Asked if he would learn Marathi, as he has been elected from two constituencies in Maharashtra, Azmi said "yes."
with PTI inputs
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by Indian on 2009-11-10 00:00:00
i urge to Govt Of India that please follow the united india's agenda and every individual who is offending it must be punished irrespective of cast, religion or position in system. and to Raj - shame on you.........why dont he never speak about the development plans......do he have any development plans for economy of country. These things keep us busy in nonsense and we never think of growth.........look other countries in Asia.
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by Sumer Khan on 2009-11-03 00:00:00
Why time and again Hindi is imposed on Non- Hindi Speakers. Look at the state of affairs of Hindi Speaking regions, these regions have not united India but have tarnished the name of India. Crime, bribe and all other denting activities takes off from Cow Belt. All non-hindi speaking states are progressive in terms of education, contribution and ofcourse nationalism... I support Raj Bhai whole heartedly... Jai Hind & Jai Raj Bhai
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by K.V.Shriram on 2009-11-02 00:00:00
Dear Readers, its the truth that South Indian population has been regularly abused and hickled and more over to spread the insults Hindi cinema has been used allalong, did the Govt. of India take any action on the issue, no never. What Raj is doing is fine work teaching good lessons to Hindi speaking populations in Maharashtra, Keep up the good work. Atleast at one stage Govt. of India will wake up and understand the peoples centiments.Thanks.
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