Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Konkani Community Protests Uddhav Thackeray's Remark
On January 5, 2024, the Konkan Marathi community in Mumbai protested against Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT).
They were upset because Thackeray mispronounced the name of Ameet Satam, the Mumbai BJP president, calling him 'Chatam' instead of 'Ameet.'
The community felt this was an insult to the Konkani and Malvani people.
BJP leaders like Aarati Pugaonkar and Ram Kadam also condemned Thackeray's remark, saying it was disrespectful to the entire Marathi community.
Ameet Satam himself said he felt disrespected as a Malvani.
The protest happened in Worli, Mumbai, and it was a big deal because people felt Thackeray's words were hurtful to their culture and identity.
Konkan Marathi community protested in Worli, Mumbai on January 5, 2024.
Uddhav Thackeray mispronounced Ameet Satam's name as 'Chatam.'
The community and BJP leaders saw this as an insult to the Konkani and Malvani communities.
BJP leaders Aarati Pugaonkar and Ram Kadam condemned Thackeray's remark.
Ameet Satam felt disrespected as a Malvani and Konkani.
- Who
- Konkan Marathi community, Uddhav Thackeray, Ameet Satam, BJP leaders Aarati Pugaonkar and Ram Kadam
- What
- Protest against Uddhav Thackeray for mispronouncing Ameet Satam's name
- When
- January 5, 2024
- Where
- Worli, Mumbai
- Why
- Thackeray's mispronunciation was seen as an insult to the Konkani and Malvani communities.
Konkani Community and BJP
Uddhav Thackeray
Insult to Community
Konkani Community and BJP
Uddhav Thackeray's mispronunciation of Ameet Satam's name is seen as an insult to the Konkani and Malvani communities.
Uddhav Thackeray
No direct response from Uddhav Thackeray on the matter.
- Date of Protest
- January 5, 2024
- Location of Protest
- Worli, Mumbai
- Mispronounced Name
- Ameet Satam
- Mispronunciation
- Chatam
- BJP Leader's Response
- Aarati Pugaonkar and Ram Kadam condemned the remark.
- Ameet Satam's Statement
- Felt disrespected as a Malvani and Konkani.
