Raj Thackeray Addresses MNS Workers' Attack on Uddhav's Convoy

Raj Thackeray attributed a recent attack on Uddhav Thackeray's convoy to frustration among MNS workers, following a similar incident involving himself. Over 40 MNS workers were detained. Raj Thackeray has urged his workers to maintain peace and emphasized the importance of decorum in political discourse, vowing to address unruly behavior post-elections.

Raj Thackeray, chief of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), stated on Sunday that the attack on Uddhav Thackeray's convoy was driven by MNS workers' frustration due to the lack of condemnation after he faced a similar incident.

On Saturday evening, MNS workers targeted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray's convoy in Thane, a day after individuals in Beed district threw betel nuts at Raj Thackeray's motorcade. Authorities have since detained over 40 MNS workers.

In a social media post, Raj Thackeray explained that MNS workers were frustrated because no censure was directed at the Shiv Sena (UBT) district chief in Beed. He called for his workers to step down for now but warned of addressing such behavior after the assembly elections.

Raj Thackeray mentioned alleged attempts to create obstacles during his Marathwada region tour by individuals demanding Maratha reservations, reportedly affiliated with the NCP and Shiv Sena (UBT). These affiliations were exposed on social media, he claimed.

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut distanced his party from the attack on Raj Thackeray's convoy, attributing the incident to individuals advocating for Maratha quota.

Emphasizing peace, Raj Thackeray highlighted the need for maintaining political decorum and urged the media to avoid sensationalism. He stated that political discourse should not escalate tensions in Maharashtra and advocated for fair elections, promising to address any unruly behavior subsequent to the elections.