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New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Marathi row: Duo forced to apologise to man over assault, slapped in presence of Sena (UBT) leader
THANE: Two persons were made to apologise to a man in the presence of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Rajan Vichare for allegedly assaulting him, and one of them was slapped by the "victim", according to a viral video. "Speak in Marathi since you have hit a Marathi person," a voice is heard telling one of the two men while he tries to say something to Vichare, a former MP from Thane. The video purportedly shows Vichare seated in his office surrounded by supporters, and the duo and a man in a red shirt. One by one, the two bow to touch the feet of the man and apologise to him. The man even slaps one of them in the widely shared video.
The Print
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Duo forced to apologise to man over assault, one is slapped in Sena (UBT) ex-MP Vichare's presence
The video purportedly shows Vichare seated in his office surrounded by supporters, and the duo and a man in a red shirt. 'Speak in Marathi since you have hit a Marathi person,' a voice is heard telling one of the two men while he tries to say something to Vichare, a former MP from Thane. Thane, Jul 4 (PTI) Two persons were made to apologise to a man in the presence of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Rajan Vichare for allegedly assaulting him, and one of them was slapped by the 'victim', according to a viral video. One by one, the two bow to touch the feet of the man and apologise to him. The man even slaps one of them in the widely shared video. The man was allegedly beaten up after a dispute over mobile recharge led to a quarrel outside the Thane railway station, police had said on Wednesday. A video of the fight, which took place on Tuesday night, had also gone viral on social media. The duo was summoned to Vichare's office on Thursday over the assault. The episode comes amid a spate of incidents involving Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly targeting individuals for not speaking Marathi. PTI COR NR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Deccan Herald
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Duo forced to apologise to man over assault, one is slapped in Sena (UBT) ex-MP Vichare's presence
Another shocking incident from Thane – former MP Rajan Vichare (Uddhav faction) summoned traders to his office, got them beaten up by his men, forced an apology, and kept insisting they speak only in Marathi. Safety of traders cannot be compromised. Requesting strict action,…
News18
04-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Thane: After MNS, Sena UBT Leader Gets Traders Slapped, Makes Them Touch Feet For Not Speaking Marathi
Last Updated: In response, Vichare reportedly called the accused traders to his office and allegedly directed his supporters to physically assault them. In a disturbing instance of language vigilantism, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former MP Rajan Vichare has landed in controversy after a video surfaced showing traders being beaten and coerced into apologising for not speaking Marathi. The incident took place in Thane, where Vichare had reportedly summoned a group of non-local traders to his office. In the video, the traders are seen being reprimanded by Vichare and his supporters, with repeated instructions to communicate only in Marathi. Some of the traders were allegedly slapped by Vichare's aides and made to touch feet as a form of apology. Another shocking incident from Thane – former MP Rajan Vichare (Uddhav faction) summoned traders to his office, got them beaten up by his men, forced an apology, and kept insisting they speak only in of traders cannot be compromised. Requesting strict action,… — Sumit Agarwal 🇮🇳 (@sumitagarwal_IN) July 3, 2025 According to reports, the confrontation stems from a recent altercation at Thane railway station. A Marathi-speaking youth was allegedly abused and assaulted by non-local individuals during an argument over language. The victim later approached Vichare to register a complaint. In response, Vichare reportedly called the accused traders to his office and allegedly directed his supporters to physically assault them. The video, now widely circulated, shows Vichare making one of the traders sit on the ground while verbal abuse and physical intimidation continue. First Published: July 04, 2025, 08:25 IST
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Caught on camera: Traders slapped, forced to apologise for not speaking Marathi at Sena UBT office in Thane
NEW DELHI: Just days after the assault of a Mira Road sweet shop owner by MNS workers over language, another disturbing video from Maharashtra has surfaced, this time involving Rajan Vichare, former MP and senior leader from Uddhav Thackeray 's Shiv Sena (UBT). In the now-viral clip, Vichare is seen summoning traders to his office in Thane, where his supporters allegedly slapped and humiliated them for not speaking in Marathi. The men were reportedly forced to apologise publicly and were repeatedly told to use Marathi while conducting business in the state. The video, shared widely on social media, shows Vichare sitting calmly as his party workers confront the traders. One supporter can be seen slapping a trader while demanding an apology and shouting, 'Speak in Marathi!' This incident follows a tense week in Maharashtra, where language politics have flared up. After MNS activists attacked a north Indian shopkeeper in Mira Road for not using Marathi, the area's market remained shut for a day in protest. Traders and local communities demanded protection and accountability from the state. In response to the backlash, Aditya Thackeray attempted damage control, telling the media, 'I spoke to Rajan Vichare ji. He said this was not a Marathi vs non-Marathi issue. It began when a party worker was not allowed to charge his phone, and the argument escalated.' But critics aren't buying it. The visual evidence suggests otherwise, and many have pointed out the growing pattern of linguistic vigilantism, now cutting across political factions.
