Patna, Bihar's young MPs have become vocal about the alleged insulting behavior with Hindi speakers in Maharashtra and the controversial statement of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. Khagaria MP Rajesh Verma on Tuesday met Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan and expressed his deep concern on this issue. During this, he submitted a memorandum to the Governor along with all the members of the Official Language Committee and also made a courtesy visit.

The delegation lodged strong objection to Raj Thackeray's statement in which he said that those who do not speak Marathi should be beaten but its video should not be made. MP Verma and his colleagues called it a symbol of linguistic intolerance and unconstitutional mentality.

MP Rajesh Verma said on this occasion that Bihar is the only state whose talent and hard work is playing an important role in the development of the whole of India. He said, “Biharis can be helpless but never weak. The foundation of every developed state of the country includes the contribution of workers, engineers and intellectuals of Bihar. He further said that India is a country of many languages and cultures, but its soul and constitution are one. Insulting any citizen on the basis of his language is a violation of the basic principles of the Constitution. He said that we have to respect every language, every culture and every Indian, only then India can remain united.

Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan listened to the delegation seriously and assured that he would give necessary instructions to the concerned administration on this subject, so that all citizens in the state can get equal rights and dignity. Khagaria MP Rajesh Verma met the Governor and expressed strong objection to Raj Thackeray's statement, said - Insult of Hindi speakers will not be tolerated.