Political leader Aaditya Thackeray recently expressed his disapproval towards the current Maharashtra government for its autocratic nature and lack of transparency. At an event held by GITAM (Deemed to be University), a part of their Changemakers series which brings in global leaders as well as national leaders, Aaditya Thackeray said the oppression by the government has caused Maharashtra to lag behind in terms of investment, tourism, sustainability, and urban growth. He bemoaned the lack of faith in the judiciary and the tendency of citizens to focus on issues from decades ago such as religion v religion, region v region, instead of more pressing issues such as unemployment, inflation, and the overall welfare of citizens. He further reinforced the importance of marketing and making sure politicians work according to the people they serve, instead of vice versa.
GITAM (Deemed to be University) is a deemed to be university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was established in 1980 under the sponsorship of the GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) Charitable Trust. GITAM is amongst the few institutions in India offering technical and management education at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. It provides a world-class infrastructure and works on research in various fields such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering, Technology, and Ocean Science & Technology. It is engaged in knowledge sharing, research and networking activities for the benefit of students, faculty, and staff.
As for Aaditya Thackeray, he is the President, Yuva Sena and the former Tourism and Environment Minister of Maharashtra. He has been an active political leader from a young age and is the grandson of political leader Bal Thackeray. He studied History at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and Law at Kishinchand Chellaram Law College in Mumbai. His main passion lies in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable solutions. In comparison to other politicians, he follows a more laid-back approach to human interaction, visiting theatres, malls, and cafes. While advocating AI to tackle climate change and other related issues, he believes politics done right has the potential to positively influence a billion lives.
