We thank our surfers for the overwhelming response to the Sachin's 'Indian first, Maharashtrian next' sentiment. We bring you our top five picks from among the many comments posted. Keep watching this space for more reactions.
Karthik: I disagree with Sachin there. We are Indians only.
Mike Singh: If PM says I'm a Punjabi first, Indian second then how will MNS/SENA & whole of the country react? MNS, SHIV SENA, BJP, BAJARANG DAL are a big threat to the country. India has over 200 languages, approx. 1600 with dialects may be more with 29 states and 7 UTs. Number may be different as per source but if every state politicians starts thinking like MNS or SENA India will loose & will be divided.
Venkat Subramanian: Of course yes! The Sena should concentrate on defending Indian territory from external threat rather than fighting within. Where were they after 26/11?
Naresh Kumar Jaiswal: Yes I agree with Sachin. He has shown the right perspective of Nation and State. No one can have pride for their state by hurting the pride of nation. If there is no India there will be no Maharashtra. By showing discrimination against Hindi MNS and Shiv Sena has hurt the pride of India. They are selfish and separatist.
Somali: Any person who is of sound mind and not having any psychological problem will agree with Sachin. My question to Bal Thackrey and Raj Thackrey is: "What they write as their nationality in their Passport? Do they write Maharastrian or Indian?"
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