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The Uddhav Raj Thackeray students march was jointly announced in a rare show of political unity, with both leaders calling it a movement for justice for students rather than a political campaign. The joint press conference was attended by Aaditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray, highlighting a united front on the issue. The march will begin from Shivaji Park and proceed to Siddhivinayak Temple, with both leaders appealing to students, parents, and citizens to participate in large numbers.

Uddhav Raj Thackeray Students March: “This Government Has Failed Students,” Says Uddhav.

Uddhav Thackeray said the anger among students has been building for years and has now reached a tipping point. He alleged that students across the country have lost faith in the system, claiming that neither the government nor even the judiciary has adequately addressed their concerns. Calling the movement national in spirit, Uddhav said the protest is not limited to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. He urged people across India to organise demonstrations in their own cities, saying justice for students should become a nationwide campaign. He also questioned why Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had not been held accountable despite mounting criticism over the education crisis.

Uddhav Raj Thackeray Students March: Raj Calls for Peaceful People’s Movement.

Raj Thackeray alleged that the government’s response to student protests had raised serious concerns about the use of police force. Referring to a video circulated by the Mumbai Congress, he questioned the conduct of a police officer allegedly threatening a detained student, demanding accountability if the allegations were found to be true. Raj also stressed that the march will not carry the flag of any political party, describing it as a people’s movement focused entirely on securing justice for students. He appealed to parents to participate alongside students, saying the future of the country’s youth concerns every family. According to Raj Thackeray, authorities should have initiated dialogue with protesting students instead of allowing tensions to escalate. He further said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should directly meet students and listen to their concerns.

Focus on Students, Not Politics.

Both leaders repeatedly maintained that the Uddhav Raj Thackeray students march is not about electoral politics or personal political gains. Instead, they described it as a fight for fairness, accountability, and justice in the education system. The protest is expected to draw significant attention in Mumbai as student organisations, parents, and citizens prepare to join what could become one of the city’s largest demonstrations over education-related issues.