Archive · 2 Jul 2025
MNS Members Booked for Alleged Assault Over Hindi in Maharashtra Shop
In Mira Road, Mumbai, members of the MNS party allegedly attacked a shopkeeper because his staff didn't speak Marathi.
The shopkeeper explained that his employees were from different states and didn't know the language.
The MNS members were angry because the worker spoke in Hindi.
This happened after the government decided to stop teaching Hindi in schools.
The MNS has often spoken about using Marathi.
MNS members allegedly assaulted a shopkeeper in Mira Road for not speaking Marathi.
The shopkeeper's worker spoke Hindi, which triggered the incident.
The shopkeeper stated that his workers are from other states and not fluent in Marathi.
The incident followed the state government's withdrawal of a Hindi language policy.
The MNS has previously campaigned for Marathi language use.
- Who
- MNS members and a shopkeeper.
- What
- An MNS member assaulted a shopkeeper.
- When
- Sunday morning.
- Where
- Mira Road, Thane district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The shopkeeper's staff didn't speak Marathi.
MNS Stance
Shopkeeper/Public Response
Language Use
MNS Stance
Marathi should be used and respected in Maharashtra.
Shopkeeper/Public Response
Speaking other languages should not be cause for violence.
Use of Force
MNS Stance
Violence is an acceptable way to enforce language usage.
Shopkeeper/Public Response
Use of force to enforce language preferences is wrong.
- Political Party
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Location of Incident
- Mira Road, Thane
- Reason for Assault
- Refusal to speak Marathi
- Shopkeeper's Response
- Workers not fluent in Marathi
- Context
- Withdrawal of Hindi language policy
Sources
‘Speak Marathi’: Raj Thackeray's MNS workers slap restaurant owner - Video from Mira Road goes viral
Hindi imposition row: Raj, Uddhav Thackeray issue joint invite for Mumbai rally with no party symbol or flag
MNS Worker Slaps Restaurant Owner For Not Speaking Marathi, Video Sparks Outrage
