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Mint
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
MNS workers detained during protest in Thane, CM Fadnavis says march was allowed, but MNS insisted on ‘specific route'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said permission had been granted for a rally in neighbouring Mira Bhayander in which Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leaders planned to participate, but the party insisted on a specific route, which posed law and order challenges. Officials said police detained Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) Thane and Palghar head Avinash Jadhav and several other party activists on Tuesday ahead of the rally planned in Thane's Mira Bhayander area. The rally was to counter a protest staged earlier by traders against the slapping of a food stall owner for not speaking in Marathi. The rally was proposed by the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti in Mira Bhayander area. Speaking to reporters in the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan premises on the issue, Fadnavis said, 'There is no opposition to holding a rally. It was difficult to give permission for the sought route. Police requested them to change the route, but the organisers were adamant on a particular route.' 'It could cause traffic or a stampede-like situation. In such a situation, police try to convince and offer an alternate route. We are in a democracy, everyone has the right to hold rallies,' he said. "If they ask for permission for a proper route, we will give permission today and even tomorrow also. Another organisation held a rally on the route approved by the police, but these people remained adamant on a particular route," he added. On claims that Mira Road in Thane was being used as a testing ground for new political experiments, the chief minister said a Marathi person has a "large heart". We are in democracy, everyone has the right to hold rallies. "The Marathi people, during attacks on the country, cared about the country and did not remain selfish. A Marathi person cannot possess shallow thoughts," he said. Referring to the sequence of events, Fadnavis said permission was sought late Monday night for holding a gathering, which was also granted.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nod was given for rally, but MNS insisted on specific route for the march: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said permission had been granted for a rally in neighbouring Mira Bhayander in which MNS leaders planned to participate but the party insisted on a specific route which posed law and order challenges. Nod was given for rally, but MNS insisted on specific route for the march: CM Fadnavis Police detained Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's Thane and Palghar head Avinash Jadhav and several other party activists on Tuesday ahead of the rally planned in Thane's Mira Bhayander area to counter a protest staged earlier by traders against the slapping of a food stall owner for not speaking in Marathi, officials said. The rally was proposed by the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti in Mira Bhayander area. Speaking to reporters in the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan premises on the issue, Fadnavis said, "There is no opposition to holding a rally. It was difficult to give permission for the sought route. Police requested them to change the route, but the organisers were adamant on a particular route." "It could cause traffic or a stampede-like situation. In such a situation, police try to convince and offer an alternate route. We are in democracy, everyone has the right to hold rallies," he said. "If they ask for permission for a proper route, we will give permission today and even tomorrow also. Another organisation held a rally from the route approved by the police, but these people remained adamant on a particular route," he added. On claims that Mira Road in Thane was being used as a testing ground for new political experiments, the chief minister said a Marathi person has a "large heart". "The Marathi people, during attacks on the country, cared about the country and did not remain selfish. A Marathi person cannot possess shallow thoughts," he said. Referring to the sequence of events, Fadnavis said permission was sought late Monday night for holding a gathering, which was also granted. "But when it came to the rally, they were pushing for a particular route. If permission was given, there might have been a law and order situation. For last so many years, we all are holding rallies and these are always done after consultation with police," he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Mint
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
MNS workers detained during protest in Thane, CM Fadnavis says march was allowed, but MNS insisted on 'specific route'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said permission had been granted for a rally in neighbouring Mira Bhayander in which Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leaders planned to participate, but the party insisted on a specific route, which posed law and order challenges. Officials said police detained Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) Thane and Palghar head Avinash Jadhav and several other party activists on Tuesday ahead of the rally planned in Thane's Mira Bhayander area. The rally was to counter a protest staged earlier by traders against the slapping of a food stall owner for not speaking in Marathi. The rally was proposed by the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti in Mira Bhayander area. Speaking to reporters in the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan premises on the issue, Fadnavis said, 'There is no opposition to holding a rally. It was difficult to give permission for the sought route. Police requested them to change the route, but the organisers were adamant on a particular route.' "It could cause traffic or a stampede-like situation. In such a situation, police try to convince and offer an alternate route. We are in democracy, everyone has the right to hold rallies," he said. "If they ask for permission for a proper route, we will give permission today and even tomorrow also. Another organisation held a rally from the route approved by the police, but these people remained adamant on a particular route," he added. On claims that Mira Road in Thane was being used as a testing ground for new political experiments, the chief minister said a Marathi person has a "large heart". We are in democracy, everyone has the right to hold rallies. "The Marathi people, during attacks on the country, cared about the country and did not remain selfish. A Marathi person cannot possess shallow thoughts," he said. Referring to the sequence of events, Fadnavis said permission was sought late Monday night for holding a gathering, which was also granted. "But when it came to the rally, they were pushing for a particular route. If permission was given, there might have been a law and order situation. For last so many years, we all are holding rallies and these are always done after consultation with police," he added.
NDTV
08-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
MNS Leader Avinash Jadhav Detained Ahead Of Counter Rally Trade Protest
Thane: Police detained local MNS leader Avinash Jadhav early on Tuesday ahead of a rally planned in Thane to counter a protest staged by traders against the slapping of a food stall owner for not speaking in Marathi, officials said. The rally, proposed by the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti in Mira Bhayander area of Maharashtra's Thane district later on Tuesday, has not been given permission by police, they said. The police on Monday issued orders restraining the entry of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) Thane and Palghar head Jadhav, who was supposed to participate in the rally, in Mira Bhayander area. He was detained from his house in Thane at around 3.30 am, an official from Thane police control room said. The Raj Thackeray-led MNS also posted a video of his detention on social media. Security was stepped up in Mira Bhayander area in light of the proposed rally, which has been prohibited by police, officials said. A food stall owner in Bhayander area was slapped by some MNS activists last week for not speaking in Marathi. Seven members of the MNS were later detained and allowed to go after the police served notices on them. Traders in Bhayander area had staged a protest, demanding action against those who assaulted the food stall owner.
News18
08-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
MNS Workers Detained Ahead Of Thane Rally Over Marathi Row; Police Say Nod Not Granted
The rally, backed by the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti, had not received police permission due to concerns over law and order. In response to the protest march by non-Marathi traders, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) was scheduled to hold a rally from 10 am today. The march will pass through commercial areas in Mira Road that have a high concentration of non-Marathi residents. However, ahead of the rally, Thane Police have taken MNS leader Avinash Jadhav into custody. Avinash Jadhav is the Thane district president of MNS and the organiser of the rally. The rally, backed by the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti, had not received police permission due to concerns over law and order. Authorities confirmed that Jadhav, who heads the MNS unit in Thane and Palghar, was taken into custody from his residence around 3:30 AM. The Raj Thackeray-led MNS also shared footage of his detention on social media. The Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar police issued a prohibitory order on Monday, banning Jadhav's entry into the area for a day. The order, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Prakash Gaikwad, cited that 28 cognizable offences had been registered against Jadhav at various police stations, and his presence could further inflame the situation. Security was heightened across Mira Bhayander to prevent unrest. The controversy stems from a July 1 incident, where a food stall owner in Bhayander was assaulted by men allegedly affiliated with the MNS for not speaking in Marathi. In the viral video, the attackers, wearing MNS scarves, confronted the vendor over language use. When he pushed back, he was slapped and threatened. Seven MNS workers were detained, later released with notices, and booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rioting, assault, and intimidation. The incident sparked protests from local traders demanding strict action against the accused. In response, MNS had planned a counter-rally to assert their stand on the use of Marathi in commercial spaces and banks, a long-standing agenda of the party. However, with Jadhav's detention and the rally officially barred, the situation remains tense but under control. First Published: July 08, 2025, 10:50 IST
