Reacting sharply to Thackeray's statements, Sadavarte challenged the MNS chief to reveal any political agreements or deals made under the guise of promoting Marathi identity.
"There are parties like Raj Thackeray’s on every street. This is not about Marathi pride, it’s about political opportunism. Raj Thackeray should study and reflect—tell us, what deal was made in the name of Marathi?" Sadavarte questioned.
Sadavarte also criticized what he described as coercive politics, saying that no one can be forced to conduct business under pressure. He emphasized that constitutional rights, such as freedom of speech and expression, must be respected by all leaders, regardless of political stance.
“No one can be compelled to do business. Raj Thackeray must understand the fundamental Right to Speech and Expression enshrined in the Constitution,” he asserted.
Raj Thackeray’s speech had reignited the discourse around Marathi language and identity, often a central theme in MNS politics. Sadavarte's pointed response indicates the issue is likely to remain a hot-button topic in the run-up to upcoming civic and assembly elections.
As the political debate escalates, all eyes will be on how MNS responds to Sadavarte's sharp critique—and whether the conversation on Marathi identity remains a unifying cultural call or continues to be leveraged as a political strategy.