Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray expressed frustration on Wednesday, pointing out the public’s tendency to rely on his party to solve their issues but overlook it when it comes to voting.
In a New Year’s message on X, Thackeray urged his party workers to move past the disappointing election results and focus on the future. “Certain things have not changed… People remember Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for the resolution of every problem but ignore it while voting,” he stated.
The MNS had fielded candidates in 125 out of the 288 assembly seats in the November 20 Maharashtra elections but failed to secure a single win. Even Raj’s son, Amit Thackeray, faced defeat in Mahim, Mumbai.
Thackeray alleged that soon after the elections, instances of “oppression” against Marathi speakers began to surface. He claimed that the public once again turned to the MNS for intervention, which the party provided. “It has become evident that the ‘Marathi manoos’ (native Maharashtrian) is being used only for votes,” Thackeray remarked, highlighting the exploitation of Marathi identity for political gains.
Despite the setbacks, Thackeray assured his supporters that he would soon provide a roadmap for the party’s next steps, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to the cause.
