Marathi Mansa Jaga Ho!

With all the uproar after MNIK and the agitation against the non-marathi manoos, I was intrigued to see the MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation) website having only 2 language options. No, it’s not English & Marathi. No, its not even English & Hindi. Its English & Japanese!

Visit the MTDC Website

Whats the whole deal with creating a fuss about the whole ‘promote marathi’ and getting more and more opportunities for Maharashtrians? They cant even control their own state’s tourism website to have a Marathi language option. Sena, are you listening?

Whose Mumbai is it?

Well, I have been in Mumbai for over 10 years now, coming from an Army background, life was always on the move. Been to some 10 schools across the country, places like Tezpur, Dimapur etc are not new to me. I can proudly say that I belong to India!


But what's the deal with all the ruckus that the Shiv Sena is creating? Why do they really think that they are the only ones who care about their State or its people? I have been here for a while now, after finishing my 12th from Lucknow, I came to Bombay for my graduation. Studied at Vivekanand College Chembur and finished my BMM (Bachleor's in Mass Media) and moved to Pune for 2 years to finish my MBA.


But, I came back to Bombay, to start my career! And I have been welcomed by one and all. But at this point, I would also like to add that the people who welcomed me were non-Maharashtrians! I have some friends who are from this land. Yes, they are the natives (Maharashtrians) who truly also believe in the cause of the Sena! It's shocking, it's bizzare.

I like SRK's stand on the whole issue, just because he is a celebrity, doesnt mean he can be targeted! Doesnt really mean that he has to bend down to the whims and fancies! I really liked what he said in an interview with Rajdeep Sardeasi, "I belong to this city, the city doesnt belong to me".

I want to pose a question to the so called custodians and guardians of this city, if you care so much about Maharashtra and take so much pride in being the 'owners' of this city, why the F**K don't you do anything about the dismal state of infrastructure and amenities of this city? The roads, the traffic, the civic services. There are way to many examples of bad planning and unfinished development work in this city, i can go on and on and on about it, but i shall save it for another day.

I guess claiming stake on something doesnt make it rightfully yours, you need to understand it. If you actually want to claim this city to be yours, then you get up and do something for this city.

I belong to India first and anywhere else later, This feeling comes only when you have stayed in other parts of the country. The frogs of the well will remain as they are, its the bigger fish who will come and conquer!