Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray launched a fiery attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government during a party address in Thane. Thackeray questioned the government’s official economic growth claims, mockingly mimicked emotional Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) praising the PM during foreign tours, and expressed deep concern over Indian youth increasingly settling abroad.

Raj Thackeray Slams PM Modi – Thackeray Questions 7.8% GDP Claim and PM’s Spending Cautions

Addressing party office-bearers, Thackeray challenged official claims that India’s GDP growth rate stands at 7.8 percent, surpassing major global economies. He pointed out a contradiction in official rhetoric, questioning why citizens are cautioned against traveling abroad or buying gold if the economic fundamentals are truly thriving. He argued that personal belt-tightening typically signals underlying household and national economic distress rather than robust financial health.

Raj Thackeray Slams PM Modi – Mimics Overseas Indian Reactions and Calls for Return to India

Taking a sharp jibe at foreign events featuring the Indian diaspora, Thackeray mimicked an NRI woman getting overwhelmed after meeting the Prime Minister. He remarked sarcastically that if conditions in India are as magnificent as overseas supporters claim during VIP visits, those very NRIs should return and reside in the country instead of staying abroad permanently.

Raj Thackeray Slams PM Modi – Raises Alarm Over Student Brain Drain and Corporate Closures

Highlighting systemic employment issues, Thackeray referenced Corporate Affairs Ministry data indicating that over 500 foreign companies closed operations in India in recent years, leading to widespread job losses. He contrasted India’s youth migration with China, claiming Chinese students predominantly return home after studying abroad to contribute locally. He urged political discourse to focus on actual economic challenges and unemployment rather than divisive communal rhetoric.