Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, addressing the media, revealed his party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) founder Raj Thackeray were set to lead a joint protest on July 5 in Mumbai against the state government's move to impose Hindi in school curricula. However, following the government’s decision to withdraw the controversial resolutions mandating Hindi as a compulsory third language, the protest has now been turned into a celebration.

Raut emphasised that it was the united stance of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) that compelled the government to roll back the decision, showcasing the political power of Marathi unity.

Addressing the rollback, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said, “Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray were prepared to lead a united protest. The Maharashtra government witnessed the strength of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena and Shiv Sena (UBT) standing together.”