Archive · 9 Jan 2026
MNS Activists Protest 'Bombay Dhaba' Name
Some people in a political party called MNS don't like the name 'Bombay' for Mumbai.
Their leader, Raj Thackeray, saw a restaurant named 'Bombay Dhaba' and told his followers to protest.
They went to the restaurant and asked them to change the name.
They also tore down a banner because they think 'Bombay' is an old name and 'Mumbai' should be used instead.
This happened during a time when there are a lot of political activities because of upcoming elections.
MNS activists protested a roadside eatery named 'Bombay Dhaba' on the Mumbai–Nashik Highway.
Raj Thackeray objected to the use of 'Bombay' instead of 'Mumbai' during a campaign tour.
Activists demanded the management change the name and switch off the illuminated signboard.
The protest included tearing down a banner installed at the premises.
The incident occurred amid heightened political activity due to the ongoing municipal corporation election campaign.
- Who
- MNS activists, led by Raj Thackeray
- What
- Protested against the name 'Bombay Dhaba'
- When
- January 8, 2024
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Mumbai–Nashik Highway (NH-3)
- Why
- Objected to the use of 'Bombay' instead of 'Mumbai'
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Mumbai–Nashik Highway (NH-3)
- Date
- January 8, 2024
- Party Involved
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
- Leader
- Raj Thackeray
- Issue
- Use of 'Bombay' instead of 'Mumbai'
- Action Taken
- Demanded name change, tore down banner
- Context
- Ongoing municipal corporation election campaign