Fadnavis Clarifies Marathi-Hindi Rally Dispute: MNS Requested Different Route Approval

Quick Summary

• maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that permission was granted for a rally organized by the Marathi Ekikaran Samiti in Mira Bhayander, but the proposed route posed law and order concerns.
• MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande alleged government suppression, claiming the police denied their requested route and suggested relocation to Ghodbunder Road.
• police detained MNS Thane and Palghar head Avinash Jadhav along with others ahead of the rally. The rally intended to counter traders’ protests over a food stall owner being attacked for not speaking Marathi.
• CM Fadnavis defended the decision, citing safety concerns like traffic disruption or potential stampede situations. He emphasized rallies must follow consulted routes approved by authorities.
• deshpande criticized authorities for allowing traders to protest in Mira Road while redirecting MNS’s rally elsewhere, expressing dissatisfaction with perceived unequal treatment.

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