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Marathi vs non-Marathi debate has taken an ugly turn in Maharashtra after a viral road rage incident triggered political outrage in Mumbai. Social media influencer Rajshree More filed an FIR against Rahil Shaikh, son of MNS leader Javed Shaikh, for allegedly ramming his car into hers while intoxicated. The crash was followed by verbal abuse, threats, and dramatic confrontations, all caught on video. Rahil, partly clothed and visibly aggressive in the clip, is seen abusing and offering hush money, while admitting his MNS affiliation. The case is especially charged since More had earlier criticised Maharashtrians' work ethic in a now-deleted post, which drew MNS ire. Police have filed charges under multiple acts including the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for endangering personal safety and insulting a woman's modesty. The incident adds fuel to ongoing debates around politics, power, and public accountability in Maharashtra.#rahilshaikh #rajshreemore #mns #maharashtra #drunkdriving #mnscontroversy #influencervideo #roadaccident #marathilangrow #viralvideo #marathi #languagedebate #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
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