Shiv Sena wants immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh deported

Shiv Kumar

Tribune News Service

Mumbai, January 25

The Shiv Sena today called for the deportation of illegal Muslim migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh even as it found fault with the Citizenship Amendment Act.

The remarks came in an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana that ranted at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray who has now adopted a hardline Hindutva stand. “There is no doubt that Muslim infiltrators from Pakistan and Bangladesh have to be thrown out of thecountry, but is it necessary for you to change your party’s flag for the purpose,” Saamana asked referring to the new saffron flag unveiled by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

The write-up stated that the Shiv Sena has never changed the colour of its flag. “The Shiv Sena’s flag ....will always remain saffron. It has always fought for Hindutva,” Saamana said. The editorial then criticised the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), saying it had several loopholes.

The newspaper said Raj Thackeray had earlier opposed the CAA but has now become its supporter. “Yesterday he said the MNS would take out a morcha in support of CAA ....., but one month ago Shri Raj Thackeray had opposed the law. He had said Amit Shah brought the law to divert the attention of the people from inflation and unemployment,” Saamana said.

‘Flag to remain saffron’

An editorial published in Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamana states there is no doubt that Muslim infiltrators from Pakistan and Bangladesh have to be thrown out of the country. It says Shiv Sena’s flag will always remain saffron. It has always fought for Hindutva, it adds.