Bal Thackeray’s objection to Sachin Tendulkar’s comment that Mumbai belongs to all Indians is unwarranted (“Thackeray targets Sachin”, Nov 17). By condemning a celebrated cricketer like Tendulkar, Thackeray is just playing petty political games. He is only a regional leader with his own agendas to promote. The local politicians of Maharashtra cannot have a monopoly over the city. Mumbai’s fame as the financial capital of India is a result of the hard work of all its inhabitants irrespective of regional identities.
K.A. Solaman
The Telegraph, Calcutta, Sunday 22-11-09
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