Govt does not understand non-violence

AHMEDNAGAR: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena(MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray has lashed out at the Maharashtra government for being "thick-skinned" and said that they do not understand the language of non-violence any more.

"The state ruler does not understand the language of fasting and 'dharna' so we have to adopt those means which will make them (the ruler) understand the sentiments of our demands," Raj said on Sunday, addressing a gathering at Sangamner, 85 kilometres from here.

"The British who understood the language of non-violence left long back but the present rulers have become thick skinned and are completely insensitive towards the pangs of the people," he said.

Enroute Pune, Raj met the MNS workers, who are on a relay-fast since last 18 days to press for their demands over various local, civic and encroachment issues including corruption.

Chiding the workers for their 18-day-old fast he advised them not to waste time in this way.

"Press your demands in such a way that they would have no alternative but to accept your demands," Raj said.

The government has no concern whether you survive or die. They need you only on the voting day for a couple of hours, he added.