India, July 6 -- A day after the Thackeray cousins reunited in Mumbai, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena clarified its position on Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin's backing, stating that their opposition is specifically against the imposition of Hindi in primary schools across Maharashtra.

MK Stalin, reacting to the cousins' joint appearance on Saturday, had said that the fight against Hindi imposition has now crossed state boundaries, signalling growing nationwide resistance.

However, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut appeared to downplay Stalin's support and clarified that his party has not stopped anyone from speaking in Hindi.

"The Southern states have been fighting for this issue for years. Their stand against the imposition of Hindi ...