MNS plays Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers at its Mumbai office; leader detained
2 years, 8 months ago

MNS plays Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers at its Mumbai office; leader detained

Firstpost  

MNS leader Mahendra Bhanushali, who was accused of setting up the loudspeaker alleged that Mumbai Police imposed Rs 5,050 fine on him and gave a notice stating that if he does it again, strict action will be taken Mumbai: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Sunday morning played ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ at high decibels from loudspeakers that are installed at its office in Ghatkopar in Mumbai. The development comes a day after MNS chief Raj Thackeray had warned to play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers outside mosques if they do not remove loudspeakers for Azaan. Raj Thackeray yesterday said, “I am warning now…Remove loudspeakers or else will put loudspeakers in front of the mosque and play Hanuman Chalisa.” MNS leader Mahendra Bhanushali, who was accused of setting up the loudspeaker, was taken into police custody after playing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ without permission from the authorities concerned. Speaking to reporters while being taken to custody, Bhanushali said, “Yesterday, Raj Thackeray Sahab ordered ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ to be played on the road, I obliged… Police came and told us not to do it as it could lead to enmity, but was there any enmity over Mosque loudspeakers for so many years?” Bhanushali said he will meet Raj Thackeray on Monday to brief him about the incident.

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Ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, Raj Thackeray reignites loudspeaker row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, Raj Thackeray reignites loudspeaker row

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray reiterated the demand to remove all loudspeakers from mosques in Maharashtra, adding that if given power he would ensure that no mosque in the state has loudspeakers. Last year, Raj Thackeray warned that he would recite Hanuman Chalisa if loudspeakers from mosques were not removed. Thackeray, who is currently …

Loudspeaker row: Eight MNS workers detained in Mumbai
2 years, 6 months ago

Loudspeaker row: Eight MNS workers detained in Mumbai

Firstpost  

In the letter, Raj Thackeray urged people to report to the local police if permissible decibel limits for loudspeakers are violated in the city Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Friday detained eight Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers who were allegedly distributing party chief Raj Thackeray’s letter over loudspeaker row in the Chembur area here. In the letter, Raj Thackeray urged people to …

Bring Uniform Civil Code, Law On Population Control: Raj Thackeray Urges PM Modi In Pune Speech
2 years, 7 months ago

Bring Uniform Civil Code, Law On Population Control: Raj Thackeray Urges PM Modi In Pune Speech

ABP News  

New Delhi: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement Uniform Civil Code in the country at the earliest along with a law on population control. Those who were against my Ayodhya visit were trying to trap me, but I decided not to fall into this controversy," MNS chief Raj Thackeray said, as …

Karnataka govt bans use of loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka govt bans use of loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka government on Tuesday banned the use of loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am amid a raging debate over loudspeakers. Karnataka government said that a loudspeaker or a public address system shall not be used except after obtaining written permission from the designated authorities. "A loudspeaker or a public address system shall not be used at night except …

Hanuman Chalisa played at temples in K\'taka against use of loudspeakers at mosques
2 years, 7 months ago

Hanuman Chalisa played at temples in K\'taka against use of loudspeakers at mosques

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Hanuman Chalisa, Suprabhata, Omkara and devotional songs were played at temples in different parts of Karnataka on Monday morning as part of a campaign by Hindu groups including Sri Rama Sene, alleging failure on part of the state government to take action against loudspeakers installed at mosques. Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik, who participated in early morning prayers …

Sri Rama Sene launches campaign against azan in Karnataka with early morning bhajans
2 years, 7 months ago

Sri Rama Sene launches campaign against azan in Karnataka with early morning bhajans

The Hindu  

Sri Rama Sena, which has been opposing azan on loudspeakers, launched a campaign of playing Suprabhata, bhajans or Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers early in the morning in some parts of Karnataka on May 9. Sena chief Pramod Mutalik, who arrived at the Anjaneya Swamy temple in Tripura Bhairavi mutt in Shivarampet in Mysuru before the crack of dawn, offered prayers …

Loudspeaker Row: PIL In Bombay High Court To Book Raj Thackarey For Sedition, Restrain Him From Touring Maharashtra
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker Row: PIL In Bombay High Court To Book Raj Thackarey For Sedition, Restrain Him From Touring Maharashtra

Live Law  

One Hemant Patil, claiming to be a social and political activist, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking registration of an FIR against MNS Leader Raj Thackarey, alleging Sedition and to restrain him from organising tours and press conferences in Maharashtra on the issues of reciting the Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers and raising cries to remove loudspeakers from Mosques. He …

Maha Dy CM Pawar Hits Out at Raj Thackeray for Giving 'Ultimatum' to Govt Over Loudspeaker Row
2 years, 7 months ago

Maha Dy CM Pawar Hits Out at Raj Thackeray for Giving 'Ultimatum' to Govt Over Loudspeaker Row

News 18  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday hit out at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena head Raj Thackeray over his call for the removal of loudspeakers on mosques and said nobody should speak the “language of ultimatum” with the government. Pawar, talking to reporters, said the Supreme Court’s decision on noise pollution is applicable to all places of worship in Maharashtra, …

BJP instigating people on loudspeaker, Hanuman Chalisa issues: Lalu Prasad Yadav
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP instigating people on loudspeaker, Hanuman Chalisa issues: Lalu Prasad Yadav

India TV News  

Rashtriya Janta Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has accused the BJP and the RSS of trying to instigate people on the loudspeaker and Hanuman Chalisa row. His statement came on a day MNC chief Raj Thackeray declared that playing Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques is not a one-day affair and that it will continue until the government addresses the situation according …

Hanuman Chalisa will be played till mosques continue using loudspeakers: Raj Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

Hanuman Chalisa will be played till mosques continue using loudspeakers: Raj Thackeray

Firstpost  

Mumbai has 1,104 mosques of which 135 used loudspeakers during the morning namaz on Wednesday, he claimed, seeking to know what action was being taken against these mosques ‘which violated the law.’ Mumbai: Maintaining his defiant stand, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said his party workers will continue to play the Hanuman Chalisa at higher volumes as …

Raj Thackeray vows to continue stir; cadres get police notice
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray vows to continue stir; cadres get police notice

The Hindu  

Even as the police served notices to workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, its chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said the movement to shut down loudspeakers on mosques was not a one-day affair but would continue. He said Joint Commissioner of Police Vishwas Nangre-Patil had assured him that no mosques would play ‘azan’ on loudspeakers. Detentions Few MNS workers were …

Raj Thackeray shares Bal Thackeray\'s old video, ups ante against mosque loudspeakers
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray shares Bal Thackeray\'s old video, ups ante against mosque loudspeakers

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Stepping up his attack on the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday tweeted an old video of late Sena founder Bal Thackeray in which the latter was seen saying the day his party comes to power, praying of namaz on roads will be stopped and loudspeakers from mosques will be removed. Raj Thackeray had …

Loudspeaker row: Mumbai, neighbouring areas on alert. 10 points
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker row: Mumbai, neighbouring areas on alert. 10 points

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Maharashtra has been put on a high alert today as Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray's ultimatum for loudspeakers ends today. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday had ordered the police to take all measures to maintain law and order and not wait for anyone's order. MNS chief Raj Thackeray today tweeted an old video of Shiv Sena …

Loudspeaker row: MNS workers play Hanuman Chalisa near mosque in Mumbai
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker row: MNS workers play Hanuman Chalisa near mosque in Mumbai

Firstpost  

In a video, an MNS worker, holding the party flag, was seen playing the Hanuman Chalisa on a loudspeaker from a high-rise here Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers played Hanuman Chalisa on a loudspeaker near a mosque in Charkop area of Mumbai on Wednesday morning, a day after their party chief Raj Thackeray gave a call to recite the religious …

Aurangabad cops file case against Raj Thackeray over speech; Mumbai police serve him notice
2 years, 7 months ago

Aurangabad cops file case against Raj Thackeray over speech; Mumbai police serve him notice

Firstpost  

In a Aurangabad rally on 1 May, the MNS chief had asked people to play the Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques from 4 May if loudspeakers there were not removed. Mumbai/Aurangabad: Trouble mounted for MNS president Raj Thackeray after the Aurangabad police on Tuesday registered an offence against him over his “provocative” speech on loudspeakers atop mosques two days ago, while …

Loudspeaker row: MNS slams Maharashtra govt, warns of agitation over action against Raj Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker row: MNS slams Maharashtra govt, warns of agitation over action against Raj Thackeray

Firstpost  

MNS Thane district president Avinash Jadhav claimed it was Bal Thackeray who had first demanded the removal of loudspeakers from mosques, but his son has booked Raj Thackeray for the same Mumbai: With the Aurangabad police on Tuesday registering an offence against MNS Raj Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers on mosques, some party leaders slammed the Maharashtra government and …

Play Hanuman Chalisa if You Hear Loudspeakers 'Blaring Azaan': Raj Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

Play Hanuman Chalisa if You Hear Loudspeakers 'Blaring Azaan': Raj Thackeray

News 18  

Undeterred by registration of a case against him, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Tuesday urged people to play the Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers on Wednesday wherever they hear loudspeakers "blaring azaan ". "I appeal to all Hindus that tomorrow, the 4th of May, if you hear the loudspeaker blaring with azaan; in those places, play Hanuman Chalisa on …

Will act against Raj Thackeray over his Aurangabad rally speech: Maharashtra DGP
2 years, 7 months ago

Will act against Raj Thackeray over his Aurangabad rally speech: Maharashtra DGP

The Hindu  

Maharashtra police chief Rajnish Seth on Tuesday said Aurangabad police commissioner will take appropriate legal action against MNS leader Raj Thackeray over his speech against loudspeakers atop mosques. He will take whatever legal action that is needed,” Mr. Seth told reporters, two days after Mr. Thackeray, at a rally in Aurangabad, called for “silencing” loudspeakers from the mosques from May …

Mumbai mayor: Noisy loudspeakers will be removed from mosques and temples
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai mayor: Noisy loudspeakers will be removed from mosques and temples

Op India  

Responding to Raj Thackeray’s loudspeaker ultimatum from Aurangabad on Sunday, Mumbai Mayor, and Shiv Sena leader Kishori Pednekar has said that loudspeakers will be removed from mosques as well as from the temples if they breach prescribed decibel levels. While responding to Raj Thackeray’s demand to pull down loudspeakers from mosques by May 4, she said, “No one including Muslims …

Raj Thackeray firm on deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray firm on deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques

The Hindu  

Refusing to budge on the issue of removing loudspeakers from mosques, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday warned Muslims that if they do not accept his request, then he should not be held responsible for what occurs in Maharashtra after May 4. Addressing a jam-packed audience in Aurangabad’s Marathwada Sanskruti Mandal ground, Mr. Thackeray, in a bid to …

Ahead of Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on loudspeakers, here is what politicians have to say
2 years, 7 months ago

Ahead of Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on loudspeakers, here is what politicians have to say

Op India  

Since Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray took up the issue of Azaan using loudspeakers and issued an ultimatum to the Maharashtra state government to remove the loudspeakers from mosques by May 3, 2022, numerous politicians in the country have joined in and commented on the subject. Without loudspeaker prayer, awakening, bhajan, devotion and Sadhna would not have happened?” असल …

After Eid... I will not listen to anybody: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on removal of loudspeakers | 10 points
2 years, 7 months ago

After Eid... I will not listen to anybody: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum on removal of loudspeakers | 10 points

India TV News  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Sunday reminded Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to bring down all loudspeakers atop mosques in the state reiterating his May 3 deadline while terming the issue a social one and not religious. Reiterating that loudspeakers were a "social" and not a "religious" matter, he made it clear that if Muslims try to …

Loudspeaker Row: Raj Thackeray Lauds Yogi-led UP Govt, Takes 'Bhogi' Jibe at Maha CM
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker Row: Raj Thackeray Lauds Yogi-led UP Govt, Takes 'Bhogi' Jibe at Maha CM

News 18  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday lauded the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to remove loudspeakers from religious structures, and took a dig at his cousin and Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, saying the western state unfortunately has bhogis. In UP, nearly 11,000 unauthorised loudspeakers had been removed from religious places and volume of another 35,000 was set …

'No Yogis, Only Bhogis': UP CM's Crackdown on Loudspeakers Gets Thumbs Up from Raj Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

'No Yogis, Only Bhogis': UP CM's Crackdown on Loudspeakers Gets Thumbs Up from Raj Thackeray

News 18  

For Yogi Adityanath, praise has come from unlikely quarters. On Thursday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray congratulated Uttar Pradesh and its chief minister for removing loudspeakers from religious places as he took a dig at the Maharashtra government for failing to follow suit. Here’s hoping and praying good sense prevails.” The support came a day after acting on the …

Raj Thackeray hails Yogi Adityanath for removing loudspeakers; says, ‘Maharashtra only has...'
2 years, 7 months ago

Raj Thackeray hails Yogi Adityanath for removing loudspeakers; says, ‘Maharashtra only has...'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray whose call to remove loudspeakers from mosques stirred the entire Hanuman Chalisa controversy in the state and elsewhere on Thursday congratulated and thanked Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for removing thousands of loudspeakers from UP religious places, 'specially the masjids'. Raj Thackeray has sent a message to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. …

Loudspeaker controversy: Maharashtra wants common rule, all-party delegation to meet Centre
2 years, 7 months ago

Loudspeaker controversy: Maharashtra wants common rule, all-party delegation to meet Centre

India TV News  

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil on Monday said an all-party meeting will meet the Centre to discuss the issue of loudspeakers. Speaking on the recent row over independent MP and MLA couple Navneet Rana, Ravi Rana's plan to recite Hanuman Chalisa outside Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's residence, State Home Minister said, "it's govt's responsibility to maintain law & order. Maharashtra …

Hanuman chalisa plan by MLA-MP couple at Uddhav Thacekeray home sparks row
2 years, 8 months ago

Hanuman chalisa plan by MLA-MP couple at Uddhav Thacekeray home sparks row

Hindustan Times  

A warning by two Maharashtra leaders - Member of Legislative Assembly Ravi Rana and his wife and Member of Parliament Navneet Rana - has prompted the Mumbai Police to tighten the security outside chief minister Uddhav Thackeray's Bandra home - Matoshree. Last week, Ravi Rana had threatened to chant “Hanuman Chalisa” - a hymn in praise of the Hindu God …

We are against loudspeakers, not any religion, says MNS a day after Nashik cops' directive
2 years, 8 months ago

We are against loudspeakers, not any religion, says MNS a day after Nashik cops' directive

India Today  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena spokesperson Wagis Saraswat on Tuesday, April 19, said that his organization was not against any religion but only against the use of loudspeakers. The MNS’s comments came a day after the Nashik Police issued directives prohibiting the use of loudspeakers without permission at religious places. A detailed order bringing the entire state under similar restrictions is likely …

No Hanuman Chalisa to be played without permission: Maharashtra police
2 years, 8 months ago

No Hanuman Chalisa to be played without permission: Maharashtra police

Op India  

Amidst the ongoing controversy over the use of loudspeakers in mosques in Maharashtra, the Nashik police commissioner Deepak Pandey has issued a directive banning Hanuman Chalisa or any other bhajans without taking due permission from the authorities. Azaan vs Hanuman Chalisa row in Maharashtra Recently, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray had asked the state government to remove loudspeakers from …

Loudspeakers banned within 100 metres of mosques before and after Azaan in Nashik
2 years, 8 months ago

Loudspeakers banned within 100 metres of mosques before and after Azaan in Nashik

India TV News  

Highlights Police said that prior permission should be obtained to use loudspeakers at religious places Unauthorised use of loudspeakers at all religious places would invite strict punitive action Amid a raging controversy over the usage of loudspeakers at religious places, the Nashik Police has issued an order making it mandatory to take permission for using loudspeakers at religious places. Police …

Raj Thackeray to visit Ayodhya on June 5 & give tit for tat if loudspeakers not removed from mosques by May 3
2 years, 8 months ago

Raj Thackeray to visit Ayodhya on June 5 & give tit for tat if loudspeakers not removed from mosques by May 3

Hindustan Times  

PUNE Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday further raised the Hindutva pitch by announcing his plans to visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on June 5. Thackeray, while speaking to reporters in Pune, said he plans to visit Ayodhya with his party colleagues to seek the blessings of Lord Ram. Shiv Sena has already started preparations for Aaditya’s proposed …

Loudspeaker row: Raj Thackeray gives ultimatum, tells 'Hindu patriots' to be prepared by May 3
2 years, 8 months ago

Loudspeaker row: Raj Thackeray gives ultimatum, tells 'Hindu patriots' to be prepared by May 3

India Today  

Raising the pitch for Hindutva, MNS president Raj Thackeray asked Hindu brothers to “be prepared” if loudspeakers are not removed from mosques by May 3. If given, we will play Hanuman Chalisa 5 times,” said Raj Thackeray while addressing the journalists at the MNS city office in Pune on Sunday. Stating that the loudspeaker issue is more a social issue …

Will give tit for tat if loudspeakers on mosques are not removed by 3 May, says Raj Thackeray
2 years, 8 months ago

Will give tit for tat if loudspeakers on mosques are not removed by 3 May, says Raj Thackeray

Firstpost  

MNS president Raj Thackeray said he will visit Ayodhya on 5 June to take darshan of Lord Ram Pune: Raising the pitch for Hindutva, MNS president Raj Thackeray on Sunday said he will visit Ayodhya on 5 June to take darshan of Lord Ram and appealed to “Hindu brothers” to “be prepared” if loudspeakers are not removed from mosques by …

‘No question of…’: Maharashtra home minister on loudspeakers amid azaan row
2 years, 8 months ago

‘No question of…’: Maharashtra home minister on loudspeakers amid azaan row

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Saturday ruled out removing loudspeakers from mosques or temples, amid the controversy over Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Raj Thackeray's ultimatum to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3. “Clear instructions have been given that loudspeakers are allowed within the permitted decibel limit and if anyone violates that then legal action will be taken,” he …

'Dirty politics' over loudspeaker, Hanuman Chalisa did not work: Raut on MVA's win in Maharashtra bypoll
2 years, 8 months ago

'Dirty politics' over loudspeaker, Hanuman Chalisa did not work: Raut on MVA's win in Maharashtra bypoll

The Hindu  

Hailing the victory of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance candidate in the bypoll to Kolhapur North Assembly constituency, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the result showed that playing "dirty politics" over the issue of loudspeakers at mosques and recital of Hanuman Chalisa did not work. Everybody knows who was behind the loudspeaker issue.," Mr. Raut said while …

Use Loudspeakers to Discuss Price Rise, Says Aaditya; MLA Asks CM to Recite 'Hanuman Chalisa' at Home
2 years, 8 months ago

Use Loudspeakers to Discuss Price Rise, Says Aaditya; MLA Asks CM to Recite 'Hanuman Chalisa' at Home

News 18  

Politics over Hanuman Chalisa heated up in Maharashtra on Friday with state minister Aaditya Thackeray saying loudspeakers should be used to create awareness among people about reasons behind rising prices of essential items, while independent MLA Ravi Rana asked Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to recite the devotional hymns at his residence on Saturday. Reacting to the Hanuman Chalisa recital issue, …

Use loudspeakers to create awareness about reasons for rising prices of essential items, says Aaditya Thackeray
2 years, 8 months ago

Use loudspeakers to create awareness about reasons for rising prices of essential items, says Aaditya Thackeray

Firstpost  

This comes after MNS president Raj Thackeray demanded the removal of loudspeakers atop mosques before 3 May, else MNS workers will play Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques Mumbai: Politics over Hanuman Chalisa heated up in Maharashtra on Friday with state minister Aaditya Thackeray saying loudspeakers should be used to create awareness among people about reasons behind rising prices of …

Remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3 or else…: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum to Maha govt
2 years, 8 months ago

Remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3 or else…: Raj Thackeray's ultimatum to Maha govt

India Today  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has given an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government and reiterated his demand that loudspeakers from mosques be removed. Speaking at a public rally in Thane on Tuesday, Raj Thackeray said that if the Shiv Sena-led state government did not remove loudspeakers from mosques before May 3, MNS workers will play Hanuman Chalisa in front …

Raj Thackeray now gives ultimatum: 'Remove loudspeakers from mosques, or...'
2 years, 8 months ago

Raj Thackeray now gives ultimatum: 'Remove loudspeakers from mosques, or...'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Tuesday reiterated his demand that loudspeakers on mosques be removed, giving an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to act before May 3. Addressing a meeting in Thane, Thackeray said, “If the Shiv Sena-led state government did not remove loudspeakers from mosques before May 3, we will play Hanuman Chalisa with speakers. Remove loudspeakers …

'Trying to revive dead party': Aaditya Thackeray on MNS workers playing Hanuman Chalisa outside Sena HQ
2 years, 8 months ago

'Trying to revive dead party': Aaditya Thackeray on MNS workers playing Hanuman Chalisa outside Sena HQ

India Today  

Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray hit out at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers by saying that they are trying to "revive their dead party". This came after MNS workers played the Hanuman Chalisa and other religious songs on a loudspeaker outside Shiv Sena’s party headquarters in Mumbai on Sunday. Meanwhile, Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis accused the Shiv Sena of being "pseudo-secular" …

4 MNS workers held for playing 'Hanuman Chalisa' on loudspeaker outside Sena Bhavan in Mumbai
2 years, 8 months ago

4 MNS workers held for playing 'Hanuman Chalisa' on loudspeaker outside Sena Bhavan in Mumbai

Firstpost  

Following their detention, a number of MNS workers gathered in a small temple located near the police station premises and start singing the ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ and other religious songs Mumbai: Mumbai police on Sunday detained four workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for playing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ on a loudspeaker in front of the Shiv Sena headquarters in Dadar area, an …

4 MNS Workers Held for Playing 'Hanuman Chalisa' on Loudspeaker Outside Sena Bhavan in Mumbai
2 years, 8 months ago

4 MNS Workers Held for Playing 'Hanuman Chalisa' on Loudspeaker Outside Sena Bhavan in Mumbai

News 18  

Mumbai police on Sunday detained four workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena for playing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ on a loudspeaker in front of the Shiv Sena headquarters in Dadar area, an official said. On April 2, MNS chief Raj Thackeray had demanded that loudspeakers at mosques be shut down and said if this is not stopped, “there will be speakers outside …

MNS workers play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker outside Shiv Sena Bhawan in Mumbai, police detain leader
2 years, 8 months ago

MNS workers play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker outside Shiv Sena Bhawan in Mumbai, police detain leader

India Today  

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena workers played the Hanuman Chalisa and other religious songs on a loudspeaker outside Shiv Sena’s party headquarters in Mumbai on Sunday. Maharashtra | MNS has announced to put a loudspeaker outside Shiv Sena Party HQ 'Shiv Sena Bhawan' in Mumbai and play Hanuman Chalisa on it today on the occasion of #RamNavami pic.twitter.com/CkQXME2aeX — ANI April 10, …

MNS corporator gets threats for supporting ban on Mosque loudspeakers
2 years, 8 months ago

MNS corporator gets threats for supporting ban on Mosque loudspeakers

Op India  

News has come from Maharashtra’s Nashik where a Maharashtra Navnirman Sena corporator Salim Sheikh has received threat calls over his statements in support of Raj Thackrey’s comments over the ban on Loudspeakers in Mosques. On April 2, in a passionate address MNS Raj Chief Thackrey had asserted that if the government is not going to ban the loudspeakers in the …

OPINION | Who is playing politics in the name of Navratri and Ramzan?
2 years, 8 months ago

OPINION | Who is playing politics in the name of Navratri and Ramzan?

India TV News  

The controversy over playing of Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers outside mosques during ‘Azaan’ prayers in Maharashtra and Karnataka seems to be escalating to other spheres too. After a row erupted on social media, the corporation withdrew its earlier order.It is alright if any government takes steps to ensure that Muslims observing Ramzan fast do not face inconvenience, but by issuing …

’HC order, not forced’: K’taka CM on loudspeaker use amid Azaan row
2 years, 8 months ago

’HC order, not forced’: K’taka CM on loudspeaker use amid Azaan row

Live Mint  

As matters regarding the Azaan-Hanuman Chalisa row escalated in Maharashtra, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai weighed in speaking about the use of loudspeakers for the the Islamic call to prayer. The Karnataka CM's comments came a day after Karnataka minister KS Eshwarappa said "a solution should be found to address the concerns over the use of loudspeakers in mosques in …

After MNS chief's warning to mosques, partymen play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker outside office
2 years, 8 months ago

After MNS chief's warning to mosques, partymen play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker outside office

Firstpost  

While addressing the Gudi Padwa rally of the MNS in Mumbai, Raj Thackeray had asked why loudspeakers in mosques are played so loudly Thane: A day after MNS chief Raj Thackeray warned mosques not to use loudspeakers, his party workers played Hanuman Chalisa in front its office in Kalyan town of Maharashtra’s Thane district on 3 April, 2022. While addressing …

MNS vows to mount more loudspeakers to play Hanuman Chalisa despite police action
2 years, 8 months ago

MNS vows to mount more loudspeakers to play Hanuman Chalisa despite police action

India Today  

A day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray threatened to play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers if the ones at mosques are not removed, one of his party workers in Mumbai followed through. MNS worker Mahendra Bhanushali was detained after he installed loudspeakers on a tree and started playing Hanuman Chalisa in suburban Mumbai’s Chandivali area, a police official said. …

MNS leader arrested for playing Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker
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MNS leader arrested for playing Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeaker

Op India  

The Mumbai Police arrested Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Mahendra Bhanushali for playing ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ on loudspeakers without permission. According to the reports, MNS leader Mahendra Bhanushali had set up loudspeakers outside the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena office in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area to play ‘Hanuman Chalisa’. However, the Maharashtra government led by Uddhav Thackeray seems to have taken offence to the ‘Hanuman …

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