New Delhi: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday attributed the assault on Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy by MNS staff to frustration stemming from the absence of condemnation following the same incident involving himself.
On Saturday night, MNS staff hurled tomatoes and cow dung at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s convoy in Thane, a day after some people in Beed district threw betel nuts (supari) at Raj Thackeray’s motorcade.
Authorities had detained over 40 MNS staff in reference to the assault on Uddhav’s convoy and subsequently allowed them to go. Later, police registered two FIRs naming 54 MNS staff, stated an official on Sunday.
In an in depth social media put up, Raj Thackeray acknowledged that the MNS staff reacted as a result of lack of censure directed on the Shiv Sena (UBT) district chief in Beed.
“The actions of the MNS staff (in Thane) have been fuelled by their frustration as a result of absence of condemnation for the behaviour exhibited by the Shiv Sena (UBT) district chief in Beed district. This lack of response led to the response by the MNS staff,” he acknowledged.
Raj Thackeray appealed to his staff to again down for now however warned of addressing the behaviour of some individuals who have refused to alter their methods, after meeting elections.
Claiming makes an attempt have been made to create obstacles throughout his Marathwada area tour, the MNS chief stated some people who demanded the reservation for Marathas have been discovered to be affiliated with the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Shiv Sena (UBT).
“Their true associations have been uncovered on social media,” the MNS chief added.
Shiv Sena (MP) Sanjay Raut has distanced his social gathering from the assault on Raj Thackeray’s convoy, attributing it to people advocating for the Maratha quota.
The MNS chief stated he had warned towards meddling together with his supporters and social gathering staff, saying, “You can’t even think about what they (MNS staff) would do. I acknowledged this in my media interplay. And yesterday, individuals realised what I meant.”
In his enchantment for peace, Raj Thackeray emphasised the significance of sustaining decorum in political discourse and urged the media to keep away from sensationalism.
“Politics encompasses intense scrutiny and coverage clashes, but this doesn’t warrant unwarranted language towards opponents. It’s crucial to behave in a way that doesn’t escalate tensions in Maharashtra,” he added.
Regardless of the current altercations, Raj Thackeray advocated preserving Maharashtra’s political tradition of accommodating dissent. He referred to as for truthful elections and vowed to deal with any unruly behaviour post-elections.
“I enchantment to individuals to not mess with me or my social gathering staff. Some individuals could also be established (in politics), however I’ve the help of displaced ones,” he added.
In the meantime, police have registered two FIRs towards 54 MNS staff, together with girls, in reference to the protest in Thane on Saturday, an official stated.
Ten individuals, together with MNS’ Thane and Palghar chief Avinash Jadhav, have been named in a single FIR, whereas 44 activists from the social gathering have been proven as accused within the second FIR for allegedly blocking visitors throughout their protest.
The FIRs have been registered beneath the Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita (BNS) and Motor Automobiles Act, the official added.
