Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari courted controversy by stating on Friday that Mumbai would not remain the financial capital of the country if people belonging to the Rajasthani and Gujarati community decide to leave. His remark drew criticism from several opposition party leaders on Saturday, with former CM Uddhav Thackeray saying it is time to show him the famous Kolhapuri chappal and Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut asking CM Eknath Shinde to condemn the Governor.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a chowk named after the late Shantidevi Champalalji Kothari at JP Road, Andheri on Friday, Mr. Koshyari said, “I often tell people here that in Maharashtra, especially in Thane and Mumbai, if you ask Gujaratis and Rajasthanis to leave, no money will be left here. Mumbai will no longer be the financial capital of the country.”
He said the Rajasthani, Marwari and Gujarati are not only good at business but also do many acts of philanthropy.
