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Nod Denied for Today’s Protest March as MNS Insisted on Specific Route: CM Fadnavis; Party Workers Detained

MIRA ROAD AND BHAYANDAR, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, JUL 8 – MNS rally in Mira-Bhayandar disrupted after workers defied police orders on protest route, with over 150 detained amid ongoing linguistic tensions, Chief Minister Fadnavis said.

  • On Tuesday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena held a rally to counter traders’ protests, resulting in the detention of several MNS workers.
  • Earlier this month, shop owner Babulal Chaudhary was assaulted for speaking Hindi, prompting the MNS to plan a rally to enforce Marathi language use.
  • Police denied permission for the rally, imposed Section 144, and detained over 150 MNS workers to prevent law and order violations.
  • Police detained over 150 individuals as the Mira Bhayander rally was prevented, causing traffic disruptions and heavy deployment, highlighting law enforcement’s strict measures.
  • The rally highlights Maharashtra's ongoing language tensions, with MNS advocating for Marathi use, fueling broader debates over cultural identity and regional politics.
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India Today broke the news in India on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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