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an hour ago
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Marathi-Speaking Man Threatened, Abused In Mumbai's Goregaon; MNS Workers Protest
Last Updated: A Bajaj Finance employee in Mumbai allegedly abused a Marathi customer and insulted MNS chief Raj Thackeray. In response, MNS workers staged a protest at the office. Chaos ensued in Mumbai's Goregaon area after an employee of Bajaj Finance allegedly abused and threatened a Marathi-speaking customer at the office, despite the customer having repaid his loan. Later, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) Goregaon assembly chief Virendra Jadhav and his supporters gathered at the Bajaj Finance office and protested the incident. They also vandalised the office, and as the clash escalated, the employees of Bajaj Finance allegedly used foul language against MNS chief Raj Thackeray. This led to further outrage among MNS workers and office bearers, who disrupted the company's operations. A video from the spot showed protests at the office. There was no information of any police action in the incident yet. Later, Virendra Jadhav stated that the MNS will continue its protest until an action is taken against those who abused the Marathi customer and Raj Thackeray. On July 23, the police registered a case against a man and three others for allegedly assaulting a 20-year-old student in Navi Mumbai's Vashi area with a hockey stick after the latter asked him to speak in Marathi. The incident occurred outside a college in Vashi, and came to light after the victim, a resident of Pawane village in Airoli, filed a complaint in this connection. Subsequently, a case was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 118 (1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), 351(2) and 351(3) (criminal intimidation), section 3(5) (common intention) and others. view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 08:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
9 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
MNS Workers Garland Sindhudurg Excise Officer With Liquor Bottles
Mumbai: The workers of Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena have started making headlines -- this time using violence against two people -- an excise inspector and the chief of a coaching centre. At an Excise Office in Sindhudurg, MNS workers were protesting against the illegal sale of liquor had garlanded excise inspector Milind Garud with liquor bottles made in Goa to make the point that Goan liquor continues to be sold. It is illegal to sell liquor from one state to another without a special permit. They accused the administration of lax management. The workers said they had written a letter four months ago and provided detailed information about the places of illegal liquor sale in Kudal taluka and the mechanisms behind it, but no action was taken even after four months. In Kalyan, near Mumbai, they slapped the director of a coaching center and threw a water bottle at him, alleging that the coaching center's fees are high and on top of that the classes are not being taken properly. The Siddharth Logic Coaching Classes, which has its premises in front of Kalyan Railway Station, prepares students for major competitive exams like MPSC and UPSC. The MNS workers alleged that the director, Siddharth Singh Chandel, is cheating students. The MNS - who made headlines with their violence against common people on multiple occasions - have started making its presence felt again as its leader Raj Thackeray draws closer to his estranged cousin, former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The had an impromptu meeting on Sunday when Raj Thackeray visited his cousin's house to greet him on his 65th birthday. The meeting had sparked massive speculation about an alliance ahead of the crucial civic elections. The MNS meanwhile, have been vocal about the language row and a few other issues and have been in the news for targeting several people.
News18
11 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Raj Thackeray's MNS Supporters Assault Coaching Centre Head In Mumbai
Last Updated: Political violence in Maharashtra resurfaced as Raj Thackeray's MNS goons attacked Siddharth Singh Chandel, head of a coaching centre near Mumbai. The attack was recorded. Political violence resurfaced in Maharashtra when goons affiliated with Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena physically attacked the head of an academic coaching centre near Mumbai. In a two-and-a-half-minute online video, three MNS men sit across a desk from Siddharth Singh Chandel, who runs the Siddhartha Logic coaching centre in the city's Kalyan suburb that preps students for competitive examinations, including for entry to the Indian Administrative Service. The goons alleged that Chandel charged high fees but did not take classes. In the video, Chandel, who is on a mobile phone, attempts to calm the goons. However, the situation escalates quickly; seconds into the clip, one of the goons slaps him, and a second throws a stainless-steel bottle at him. Taken aback, Chandel tries to pacify them again. Later, a third man throws a wooden plaque at Chandel. In the corner of the room, a group of young girls huddle together, one of them recording the assault on her phone. Meanwhile, one of the attackers summons another, who then points accusingly at Chandel. By now, the MNS goons came around the table menacingly. Attacks by Raj Thackeray's MNS goons have escalated recently, often targeting individuals over perceived slights to the Marathi language and community, with the aggressors seemingly emboldened by political backing. This surge follows recent incidents, such as the assault of a shopkeeper in Mumbai's Mira Road and another in Vikhroli, NDTV reported. Migrant auto drivers, who came to Mumbai seeking employment, have also been targeted in attacks. Even after all this, neither the party nor Raj Thackeray have apologised or even acknowledged the horrific impropriety of their actions. The MNS chief has defended and even praised the attackers. And his party has warned of more attacks and violence if Thackeray is criticised. The controversy centres around recent directives from the state government, issued in April and June, which require all schools in Maharashtra to make Hindi a compulsory subject for students in Classes I to V. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
13 hours ago
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- NDTV
Raj Thackeray's MNS Continues Rampage, Assaults Mumbai Coaching Centre Head
Mumbai: Political thuggery reared its ugly head in Maharashtra again after goons from Raj Thackeray 's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena assaulted the head of an academic coaching centre near Mumbai. In a two-and-a-half-minute video shared online three MNS men sit across a desk from the Siddharth Singh Chandel, who runs the Siddhartha Logic coaching centre in the city's Kalyan suburb that preps students for competitive examinations, including for entry to the Indian Administrative Service. Mr Chandel, the goons had alleged, charged high fees but did not take classes. In the video Mr Chandel - who is on a mobile phone - tries to pacify the ruffians. But the situation escalates quickly; seconds into the clip one of the goons slaps him and a second throws a stainless-steel bottle at him. Taken aback Mr Chandel tries to pacify them again. But then a third man throws a wooden plaque at Mr Chandel. Meanwhile, huddled in the corner of the room there are some young girls, one of whom is filming the attack on her mobile phone. One of the goons calls another who points accusingly at Mr Chandel. By this time the MNS goons have come around the table menacingly. The video cuts out with Mr Chandel on his feet and being threatened by one of his attackers. Incidents of Raj Thackeray's MNS thugs attacking people - over 'insults' to the Marathi language and people, and emboldened by political protection - have increased over the past weeks, particularly after the assault of a shopkeeper in Mumbai's Mira Road and another in Vikhroli. There have also been attacks on auto drivers who migrated to Mumbai in search of jobs. Neither the party nor Mr Thackeray have apologised or even acknowledged the horrific impropriety of their actions. In fact, the MNS chief has defended and even praised the attackers. And his party has warned of more attacks and violence if Mr Thackeray is criticised. MNS chief Raj Thackeray has refused to apolgoise for attacks by his party workers (File). And, in each case, the party thugs were protected from police action. In the assault on the Mira Road shopkeeper, for example, the seven men involved in the attack were only summoned by the cops after pressure from NDTV, and were then released without any action. That several attacks were filmed and there were still no arrests is a matter of concern. At the heart of this are protests against state government orders - in April and June - making Hindi a 'mandatory' language for students from Class I to V in all schools across Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray has rallied behind Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction, with the estranged cousins - son and nephew of Sena founder Bal Thackeray - to protest the 'imposition' of Hindi. READ |" Dubo-Dubo Ke Maarenge": Raj Thackeray Slams Nishikant Dubey, He Says...... Violence over the Marathi language also triggered a political row between the MNS and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, with BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Mr Thackeray exchanging barbs. What was shocking was Home Minister Yogesh Kadam's response; he said 'action will be taken' against anyone who 'disrespects Marathi', but made no mention of punishing the hooligans. "Marathi will have to be spoken in Maharashtra..."
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Only one Shiv Sena: Uddhav Thackeray after cousin Raj's Matoshree visit on birthday
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday thanked everyone who sent him birthday wishes. He said there is only one Shiv Sena and not two. He also thanked Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray for visiting him at his residence, Matoshri, and giving him birthday wishes."Thank you all for the wishes. I truly appreciate them. Raj visited and wished me on my birthday, it means a lot to me. His visit has more than doubled my happiness. There is only one Shiv Sena. There are not two Shiv Senas. Raj Thackeray visited and paid tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray. After a very long time, Raj came here and wished me on my birthday. It really means a lot to me", Uddhav Thackeray told reporters. advertisementEarlier in the day, Raj Thackeray met Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree and gave him birthday greetings. Shiv Sena (UBT) shared the meeting visuals on social media platform X and said, "Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Rajsaheb Thackeray extended birthday greetings to party chief Uddhavsaheb Thackeray." While Raj had last formally visited Matoshree in 2012 during the final days of Balasaheb Thackeray, he had made a brief visit in January 2019 to invite Uddhav and his family to his son Amit Thackeray's visit comes after both Thackeray leaders appeared together at a joint rally on July 5. At the 'Awaz Marathicha' rally in Mumbai's Worli Dome, they opposed the Maharashtra government's earlier move to introduce Hindi as a third language. During the rally, the two shared a hug after the state government withdrew two related MP Rahul Gandhi also posted birthday wishes on X. He said Uddhav Thackeray is an important partner of the INDIA alliance and wished him good health and strength to fight for the rights of Maharashtra's people."Heartfelt birthday wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji. May you stay healthy, live long, and together we will fight for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra,' the Leader of Opposition wrote on X. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and INDIA bloc ally MK Stalin also sent birthday greetings. Stalin praised Uddhav Thackeray's stand against the Hindi imposition in Maharashtra and wished him continued strength to protect federalism and linguistic Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also took to X and wrote, "Shiv Sena chief, my friend Uddhav Thackeray, who stands firm like a lighthouse in every storm, heartfelt birthday wishes to you! Jai Maharashtra!"- Ends IN THIS STORY#Maharashtra
