Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Virar Security Guard Apologizes After Alleged Remarks Against Raj Thackeray
A security guard in Virar was accused of saying rude and offensive things about Raj Thackeray.
Raj Thackeray leads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, or MNS.
A video of the alleged remarks spread widely.
MNS leader Jay Jaitapkar then confronted the guard and the security agency.
The incident happened at an MHADA building in Virar West.
Instead of physically attacking the guard, MNS representatives asked for a written apology.
The guard and the agency reportedly gave that apology.
Residents were happy that the issue was handled peacefully.
A Virar security guard was allegedly heard making vulgar and offensive remarks about MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
The incident reportedly occurred at MHADA Building No. 3 in Virar West.
A video of the remarks later went viral.
MNS Virar City Secretary Jay Jaitapkar confronted the guard and the security agency.
The guard and agency issued a written apology, with residents praising the nonviolent approach.
- Who
- A Virar security guard, the security agency, MNS leader Jay Jaitapkar, and Raj Thackeray were involved or mentioned.
- What
- The guard allegedly made vulgar and offensive remarks about Raj Thackeray and later issued a written apology.
- When
- The date was not specified; the response followed the circulation of a video of the alleged remarks.
- Where
- MHADA Building No. 3, Virar West.
- Why
- MNS representatives acted after the alleged remarks and viral video became known.
- Location
- MHADA Building No. 3, Virar West
- Person targeted by remarks
- Raj Thackeray
- Political organization
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- MNS representative
- Jay Jaitapkar, MNS Virar City Secretary
- Reported response
- Written apology from the security guard and security agency
- Approach
- Nonviolent handling described by residents as “Gandhigiri”