Archive · 24 Jul 2025
MNS Removes Gujarati Signboards from Highway Hotels
Imagine you're driving on a highway and see signs for hotels.
Some workers from a political group called MNS went around and took down signs written in Gujarati.
They want businesses to have signs in Marathi, which is the main language of the state.
The workers broke a Gujarati sign at one hotel.
The police haven't received any complaints about this happening.
This action happened because the group wants businesses in the area to use Marathi on their signs.
MNS workers removed Gujarati signboards from hotels in Thane and Palghar districts.
The action took place along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway.
The MNS demanded Marathi signage on businesses.
MNS supporters smashed a Gujarati signboard at a hotel near Haloli village.
The local police reported no complaints regarding the incident.
- Who
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers.
- What
- MNS workers removed Gujarati signboards from hotels.
- When
- July 24 (Thursday)
- Where
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway in Thane and Palghar districts.
- Why
- Demanding Marathi signage on businesses.
MNS Perspective
Other Perspectives
Signage Language
MNS Perspective
Businesses should prominently display Marathi signboards.
Other Perspectives
Not explicitly mentioned.
- Organization Involved
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Location
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, Thane and Palghar districts
- Action Taken
- Removal of Gujarati signboards
- Reason
- Demand for Marathi signage
- Police Response
- No complaints received