Mumbai/Thane: Ruckus at Uddhav Thackeray’s Rally
2024-08-11 06:39:36
Chaos erupted before Uddhav Thackeray’s rally at Gadkari Rangtayan Theater in Thane, Maharashtra. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers created pandemonium, throwing bangles and tomatoes at the venue. This followed a warning from Raj Thackeray, who had previously criticized Uddhav Thackeray for allowing betel nuts to be thrown at his car during a previous event.
In retaliation, MNS workers responded by throwing cow dung on Uddhav Thackeray’s car. This sparked an aggressive response from MNS soldiers, who stormed the rally venue and clashed with Shiv Sena supporters. The police intervened and detained 20 people in connection with the incident.
What happened earlier?
Earlier in the day, during Raj Thackeray’s visit to Beed, Shiv Sena officials allegedly threw betel nuts at him. In retaliation, MNS workers threw cow dung and bangles at Uddhav Thackeray’s car when he arrived at the Thane rally.
Tensions between MNS and Shiv Sena
The clash is the latest escalation in the ongoing feud between the MNS and Shiv Sena. The two parties have been engaged in a bitter rivalry for years, and tensions have been particularly high in the lead-up to the upcoming state elections.