Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Amit Thackeray Booked After Modi Portrait Removed In Pune
Amit Thackeray visited a government college in Pune to meet students and inspect facilities.
He saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph on a wall.
The wall also displayed pictures of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr B. R. Ambedkar and President Droupadi Murmu.
Thackeray objected to Modi’s picture being placed beside the two historical figures.
He asked his supporters to take the picture down.
A college official said the group entered without permission and caused a disturbance.
Police then registered a criminal case against Thackeray and others.
Thackeray said he was proud of what happened.
The BJP said government offices display such portraits according to official rules.
MNS leader Amit Thackeray asked supporters to remove Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph from a government polytechnic office in Pune.
The photograph was displayed alongside portraits of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr B. R. Ambedkar and President Droupadi Murmu.
A college official alleged that Thackeray and others entered without permission, threatened staff, shouted slogans and caused a disturbance.
Chatushrungi Police registered a criminal case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Police Act.
Thackeray said he was proud of the removal, while BJP leader Ganesh Bidkar called it politically immature and contrary to government display protocol.
- Who
- MNS leader Amit Thackeray, his supporters, Pune police and a Government Polytechnic College official.
- What
- A criminal case was registered after supporters allegedly removed a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a college office.
- When
- Monday; one report dated the incident August 31.
- Where
- Government Polytechnic College, Shivajinagar, Pune.
- Why
- Thackeray objected to Modi’s photograph being displayed beside portraits of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr B. R. Ambedkar; the college complaint also alleged unauthorized entry, threats, slogans and disruption.
MNS and Amit Thackeray’s Position
BJP and College Complaint
Reason for removing the photograph
MNS and Amit Thackeray’s Position
Thackeray objected to Narendra Modi’s photograph being placed directly beside portraits of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr B. R. Ambedkar, saying he was proud of its removal.
BJP and College Complaint
The BJP said portraits of the President, Prime Minister and iconic figures are displayed in government offices under official protocol.
Conduct during the incident
MNS and Amit Thackeray’s Position
Thackeray acknowledged asking his supporters to remove the photograph during his visit to the college.
BJP and College Complaint
A college official alleged that Thackeray and others entered without permission, threatened staff, shouted slogans and created a disturbance.
Political significance
MNS and Amit Thackeray’s Position
Thackeray linked the incident to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and said he would be happy if a further offence were registered in that context.
BJP and College Complaint
BJP leader Ganesh Bidkar described the action as politically immature and said Thackeray appeared unaware of the display protocol.
- Accused
- Amit Thackeray and other MNS workers
- Institution
- Government Polytechnic College, Shivajinagar, Pune
- Police station
- Chatushrungi Police
- Legal action
- A criminal case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Police Act.
- Photographs displayed
- Narendra Modi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr B. R. Ambedkar and Droupadi Murmu
- Thackeray’s response
- He said he was proud of having the Prime Minister’s portrait removed.
- BJP response
- Ganesh Bidkar said the action showed political immaturity and violated the protocol for displaying portraits in government offices.
Sources
Amit Thackeray Booked Over Modi Photo Removal
‘I am proud of it’: Amit Thackeray after FIR over removal of PM Modi’s portrait
Pune: MNS Leader Amit Thackeray Asks Supporters To Remove PM’s Photo From An Institute; BJP Objects
