On Ambedkar Jayanti, Raj Thackeray recalls stalwart's stellar role in creation of Maharashtra

Raj Thackeray commemorated B.R. Ambedkar's pivotal role in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, highlighting his residence as a central meeting place and his unwavering support. Ambedkar advocated for a unified Maharashtra, countering arguments against Mumbai's inclusion and emphasizing its Marathi-speaking identity. Thackeray urged Marathi speakers to remember this history amid current challenges to their language and status in Mumbai.