Archive · 24 Jul 2025
MNS Removes Gujarati Hotel Signboards on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway
Some people from a group called MNS went around taking down signs written in Gujarati from hotels.
They want the signs to be in Marathi, which is another language.
This happened along a highway in Maharashtra, a state in India.
The MNS is a political group that wants businesses to use the local language, Marathi, on their signs.
This is similar to a disagreement about what language should be taught in schools.
MNS workers removed Gujarati signboards from hotels along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway.
The action occurred in Thane and Palghar districts of Maharashtra.
The MNS demanded the display of Marathi signage.
The agitation followed a dispute over mandatory Hindi in primary schools.
Local sources reported some hotels covered their Gujarati boards.
- Who
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers
- What
- MNS workers removed Gujarati signboards.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Thane and Palghar districts, Maharashtra
- Why
- Demanding Marathi signage.
MNS Viewpoint
Not explicitly mentioned.
Language of Signage
MNS Viewpoint
Businesses should prioritize Marathi signage.
Not explicitly mentioned.
Not explicitly mentioned.
- Group Involved
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Location
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway
- Cities
- Thane and Palghar districts
- Signage Targeted
- Gujarati
- Demand
- Marathi signage