Raj wants Prithviraj Chavan to take oath as CM in Marathi

MUMBAI: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday asked designate Chief Minister of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan to take oath in Marathi.

"Even if Prithviraj Chavan worked in northern India and was well verse with Hindi, he is originally from Karad and therefore as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra he should take oath in Marathi," Raj told reporters in Mumbai.

The MNS leader also objected to the word 'Bambai' used by Chavan instead of Mumbai after the announcement of his name as the state chief minister.

Chavan used the word while speaking to reporters in Delhi. He is expected to arrive here in the evening and the swear-in ceremony is likely to be held tomorrow.

Raj also said that Chavan should be gifted prayer beads to memorise the word 'Mumbai' and asked him to get acquainted with the state if he is not.

Referring to the Adarsh housing scam due to which Ashok Chavan was forced to step down, Raj advised the new chief minister not to get involved in any such land issues and maintain his non controversial image.

The MNS leader also wished Chavan luck for the new assignment.