The event, dubbed the "Marathi Victory Rally", was held to celebrate the Maharashtra government's rollback of two controversial government resolutions (GRs) that would have introduced Hindi as a third compulsory language in schools from Class 1 to 5.
He also questioned the rationale for demanding the installation of automatic door closure mechanisms in local trains, considering the rush of commuters
At his Gudi Padwa rally on March 30, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief had reiterated his party’s stand of making Marathi mandatory for official purposes, warning that those who do not speak the language deliberately would be “slapped”
Chhaava actor Vicky Kaushal graced a special event on the occasion of Marathi Bhasha Gaurav divas. The event was also attended by Asha Bhosle and Javed Akhtar.
Filmmaker Laxman Utekar met MNS leader Raj Thackeray to address concerns over his upcoming film Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal. The film faced criticism for certain scenes, sparking controversy. After their meeting, Laxman assured the media that all "objectionable" scenes would be removed before the film's official release.
Atul Parchure, a well-known actor in both the Marathi and Hindi film industries, passed away on October 14 at the age of 57. His death has left a deep void in the hearts of his fans and the entertainment community. Atul had been fighting cancer for several years, and reports indicate that he experienced a relapse before his passing.
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections: Speculations arose following Thackeray's meeting with Amit Shah last month, suggesting a potential alliance with the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar's faction of the NCP in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Polls: The South Mumbai constituency has emerged as a point of contention between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena within the Mahayuti alliance. Meanwhile, Congress' Sanjay Nirupam aims to contest from Mumbai North West, a seat allocated to the Shiv Sena by the MVA.
Maharashtra Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Shiv Sena underwent a split into two factions following a rebellion led by Shinde in 2022, subsequently leading to his appointment as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra
As per a statement issued by the chief minister's office (CMO), the meeting took place at Varsha, the chief minister's official bungalow here.
Earlier this month, MNS had launched the ‘No Marathi, No Amazon’ campaign and threatened to ban the multinational company if it did not comply. Following which, Amazon India had dragged the party to court.
A poster put up by MNS in Mumbai’s Bandra area announced a financial reward of Rs 5,555 to informants
Raj Thackeray's move is being seen as a measure to mend his party’s shrinking presence in Maharashtra politics.
The controversy surrounding the revoking of an invite to Nayantara Sahgal is unfortunate especially given Maharashtra's long history of fierce literary resistance to the political regime of the day.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has assured MNS chief Raj Thackeray that Pakistani actress Mahira Khan will not promote the upcoming release of "Raees" in India, a party leader said today, adding it will now not oppose the screening of the film but a fresh political row erupted over the issue.