Raj justifies stand

Continuing his tirade against North Indians, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray said on Saturday Maharashtrians had no problems with Gujaratis, Marwaris, Tamilians, Bangalis or any other community living in Mumbai, but only with people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

"This is not only about Mumbai or Maharashtra, but similar is the feeling about them in Delhi, Assam and West Bengal as well. Therefore, they should introspect," he said.

At a press conference, where Hindi and English news channels were not allowed, Raj said, "I did not want Hindi or English channels because they themselves tore their mask of so-called impartial journalism and tried to become a spokesman of Hindi-speaking people in Mumbai."