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Mint
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
I am against ‘Marathi vs non-Marathi' divide, says Mumbai influencer abused by MNS leader's ‘half-naked' son
Social media influencer Rajshree More, who was allegedly verbally abused by Rahil Sheikh, son of MNS leader Javed Sheikh, said on Tuesday that she was against the 'Marathi vs Non-Marathi' divide in Maharashtra. 'I am thankful to (Shiv Sena leader) Sanjay Nirupam, who supported me. Today, we have come here (Amboli Police Station) to ask what laws are there against the person who misbehaved with a woman on the road and how that man was left on notice. The fight of this party was about 'Marathi vs non-Marathi'. They are against me because I do not support the 'Marathi vs non-Marathi' divide,' she told ANI. The Mumbai-based influencer and nail artist filed a police complaint on Tuesday against Rahil Sheikh, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) vice president Javed Sheikh, accusing him of ramming her car multiple times and threatening her while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday night when More was travelling from Goregaon to Andheri. According to a NDTV report, More claimed in her statement that Rahil was 'drunk and half-naked' when he repeatedly hit her vehicle and hurled abuses at her in the presence of police officials. In a video posted on her Instagram account, More described the ordeal, saying she was being followed and intentionally targeted. 'The driver of the SUV was ramming my car repeatedly. The first time, I thought it was a mistake. But it kept happening. I turned into a narrow lane near my house and realised I was being targeted. I asked my driver if our doors were locked. When I saw two constables nearby, I called them for help – they got into my car. Even then, the other car rammed us again,' she told NDTV. More further alleged that after police intervened, Rahil began abusing her and misbehaving with the officers, invoking his father's political influence. 'He was drunk and half-naked. His pants were slipping off. He didn't remember his clothes but remembered who his father was. He started abusing me, threatening me, saying I would have to pay for this,' she said. More, while talking to ANI, said she will fight for justice, stand with all the non-Marathi people, and will not step back. She added, "When they can target a Marathi woman, then imagine what is happening with the non-Marathi people...I am being threatened. I want to say that I have immense respect for Raj Thackeray. However, I am against the 'Marathi vs non-Marathi' divide. I will fight for my justice. I will stand with all the non-Marathi people. I will not step back." Rahil Sheikh was detained by Mumbai Police on Monday after a video of the incident went viral. According to police, the video shows Sheikh, shirtless, allegedly abusing More after his car hit her vehicle.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MNS leader tried to stop me from filing FIR: Influencer Rajshree More
Social media influencer Rajshree More on Monday alleged that Raheel Sheikh, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) state Vice-President Javed Sheikh, assaulted her while intoxicated inside his car, boasted of his connections, and later, attempts were made to dissuade her from filing an FIR. A video that surfaced on Monday showed a nearly naked Raheel Sheikh, shirtless and allegedly drunk, verbally abusing More and identifying himself as the son of an MNS leader. Immediately after, the Shiv Sena-UBT demanded action, and authorities arrested Sheikh on charges of outraging a woman's modesty, negligent driving, and verbal abuse. An FIR was registered at the Amboli Police Station, and he remains in custody. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Rajshree More claimed he deliberately targeted her vehicle, hit it, and endangered nearby pedestrians. "I was driving when his Innova smashed into my vehicle from behind. Then it advanced, struck me again, and damaged my car badly. He didn't stop. He nearly ran over three pedestrians walking in front of me and many more behind. It was a wild, drunken rampage." She further recounted with shock how Sheikh was nearly naked and unapologetic. "He was drunk, his pants had fallen down, and his dirty belly hanging down. He wildly abused me, declaring, 'I am Raheel Sheikh, son of Javed Sheikh. Go to the police station tomorrow morning and find out who my father is'." More said Javed Sheikh tried to convince her not to proceed legally: "They begged me not to file an FIR - 'his career will be ruined'. I asked what 'studying at 27' meant; they couldn't answer. They promised to send him abroad. He's 27 - not exactly a student. I asked how they could trust a drunk behind the wheel. They pleaded for apologies, but I stood firm.' More said, a senior Amboli police officer assured her that the FIR would be properly recorded. By late Sunday, she was "completely satisfied" with the police response. Pressed about the larger stir over Maharashtra's language politics, especially the ongoing Hindi-Marathi tensions, More emphasised that her protest is not anti-Marathi, but against arrogance: "This isn't Marathi vs Non-Marathi. This is Marathi vs Marathi. I told them non-Marathis come here to earn a living, often living far from family. They travel, work hard. Instead of targeting them, Marathi folks should lead by example and work hard themselves." More added that expecting immigrants to learn Marathi overnight is unrealistic. "People struggling to meet basic needs don't have time for language lessons. When you demand Marathi proficiency in 2025, years after moving here, it's unrealistic. Language won't fill potholes or create jobs." Defending her stance, she said: "Of the 45 people working with me, 30 are Marathi, 20 non-Marathi. Language is not a barrier—humanity is. We must speak in whatever tongue we understand. Language alone won't feed us." Describing Rahee Sheikh's actions as "hooliganism", More dismissed any cultural or linguistic justification: "This is not heroism, but cowardly hooliganism fueled by political influence. Wearing a political badge doesn't give one the right to abuse or intimidate." Despite attempts to portray her as politically motivated, More insisted she is not from any political party. "No political allegiance—Congress, BJP, none. If I were affiliated, they'd paint me as biased. But I'm an independent influencer. My clients and colleagues aren't primarily Marathi. I stood up not for politics, but for justice," she added.
News18
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Hindus Can't Be Enemies of Hindus': Madhura Naik Slams MNS Violence Over Language Row
Last Updated: Actress Madhura Naik condemned MNS workers' violence against non-Marathi speakers, emphasizing unity in diversity and advocating for teaching with love, not violence. Madhura Naik Condemns Violence Against Non-Marathi Speakers. Actress Madhura Naik, who is known for her work in television, has spoken up against the violence by MNS workers over non-Marathi speakers. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a video in which she spoke about the issue, and linked it to the Hindu community. She said in the video, 'What does Hinduism teach? Vasudev Kutumbakam The whole world is one family. In our India, we are one. Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, all are ours. Language is a matter of pride. But religion binds us. Religion unites us. I am from Mumbai. I am a Maharashtrian". The actress shared that she has studied in the Middle East, ni an Arab country, Bahrain. Her Marathi was not that good. But she tried to make it better. And people from Maharashtra helped her a lot as she never learned Marathi in her school. She further mentioned, 'I learned Marathi at home because it is my mother tongue. But when I came to Mumbai, my Marathi was not that good. I tried to speak Marathi as much as I could. And people from Maharashtra helped me a lot. But they never appreciated my Marathi. My mother tongue is Marathi. My father went to Israel. I live in the Middle East. I live in Dubai. But I always tell everyone that I am a Hindu. I told this to the Israeli delegation that I am a Hindu. Because I am a Hindu. When I came back to my country, my state Maharashtra. And I could not speak Marathi. People never judged me. This is the real Maharashtra. With pride and greatness. This is the tradition of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This is the tradition of Maharaj". 'That is why I say this. Speak Marathi. Speak with pride. Speak 100%. But do not slap those who don't. You cannot teach anyone by slapping. Do not use violence. Speak with love. Teach with love. In the Maharashtra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hindus cannot be enemies of Hindus. Not at all. We are one. For religion. And for the country. Everyone's respect. Everyone's unity. If you think this is the right message. Then share this video. Tell me in the comments. Let's strengthen the unity of Hindus. Diversity in language is our strength. Not weakness. Jai Shivaji. Jai Bhawani. Jai Maharashtra and Jai Hind". (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - IANS) First Published:
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Marathi ko mara na': Scuffle over phone recharge turns into Marathi vs Non-Marathi row after video goes viral
A simple request for a phone recharge in Thane has sparked a Marathi vs Non-Marathi row, with a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP in the centre of the controversy. The shop staff members made to hold their ears and admit that they were wrong before the camera in the video clip.(X) The incident took place a couple of days ago, when a 43-year-old man, Kiran Tanaji Sawant, visited a local shop in Thane requesting for a phone recharge. However, Sawant allegedly lost his temper after the recharge couldn't be completed owing to a technical issue, according to the staff members of the shop. They claimed that Sawant created chaos, which led to a fight between him and four or five of the shop staff. During the scuffle, Sawant sustained injuries and filed a police complaint afterwards. A case under sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) pertaining to causing hurt was filed, and four staff members were detained. They were released later after being served legal notices. Viral video of Sena (UBT) MP's office The issue received a fresh lease of life after a video of Shiv Sena UBT MP Rajan Vichare's office went viral. In the video, both parties – the staff members and Sawant are present. While a staff member tries to speak, one of Vichare's aide interrupts him, saying, 'Marathi mein bol, Marathi ko mara na? Marathi mein bol.' The clip further showed the staff members approaching Sawant – who was sitting – and apologising by folding their hands and touching their feet. Sawant then goes on to slap the staff members, who are also made to hold their ears and admit that they were wrong before the camera. The incident comes close on the heels of a another one which took place on Tuesday (July 1), wherein a group of men wearing Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) scarves allegedly assaulted a Thane shop owner for not speaking in Marathi. The men had gone to the shop to buy food. After the owner spoke to them in Hindi, they asked him, 'Which language is spoken in the state?' When the owner responded saying 'all languages', one of the men shouted and slapped him several times, along with the others.
