For the first time in years, the Thackeray cousins shared a stage, Uddhav proudly declared, “We’ve come together, and now we will stay united,” signalling a renewed alliance built on regional and cultural pride

Both leaders emphasised that the event wasn’t a political rally. “There will be no party flags, only Maharashtra is our agenda,” said Raj, positioning the event as a movement for the Marathi cause, not partisan gain

The Thackerays came down heavily on the government’s attempt to enforce Hindi as a third language in schools. Uddhav warned, “We will never allow Hindi to be forced upon Marathi people,” while Raj called the move unnecessary and abrupt

Uddhav questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence and priorities, remarking, “While farmers suffer here, he is being called the ‘Star of Ghana’ during foreign visits”

In his speech, Raj questioned the logic of the policy, asking, “Why impose Hindi in schools when English is the language of the courts? Where is your three-language formula there?”

Uddhav in his speech passionately asserted, “Maharashtra belongs to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and every proud Marathi. We must protect our language and identity at all costs”