Shiv Sena (UBT) stages unique protest in Dombivli against ‘boxer minister' and ‘online card-playing minister'
During the protest, participants staged symbolic boxing to target the so-called 'boxer minister' accused of assaulting a waiter, and enacted a mock card game to ridicule the minister who was caught playing online cards during the Assembly session. These symbolic acts were aimed at exposing alleged misconduct and embarrassing the government.
The protest was led by Shiv Sena (UBT) Kalyan District President Dipesh Mhatre. Addressing the gathering, party workers alleged that the actions of these ministers had tarnished Maharashtra's image. They demanded strict action against such ministers to restore public trust.
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