“The taxpayer is entitled to some essential things. Families should be able to provide their children with playgrounds and find places for them in schools. There should be enough hospitals. Water should be provided to all. Surplus electricity should be available. The taxpayer should be comfortable.”

Indian politician, founder chairman of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena

Raj Shrikant Thackeray is an Indian politician and the founder chairman of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, a regional political party. He is the nephew of Bal Thackeray. He is known in Maharashtra politics as the face of the MNS and for his role in building the party. His public remarks are closely watched because they often reflect his political position and his views on regional issues.