Mumbai, Jan. 26 -- The political row over remarks about "painting Mumbra green" intensified in Mumbai on Monday after Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar sharp rebuked leaders of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen over their divisive rhetoric prioritising symbolic colour politics over national progress.
Reacting to slogans raised by AIMIM leaders following recent local electoral gains in the Mumbra-Thane region, Narwekar said political legitimacy must be earned through contribution to nation-building rather than through identity-based posturing. He stated that those making such remarks should first reflect on their own identity and the role they have played in strengthening the country before speaking about colo...