A political dispute arose when Amit Thackeray asked for Prime Minister Modi’s photo removal
Chatushrungi police on Monday evening registered a case against Amit Thackeray and 20-25 others for allegedly removing PM Modi’s photograph from the Government Polytechnic institute. Earlier reporting noted: Pune: Chatushrungi police on Monday evening registered a case against MNS chief Raj Thackeray ’s son Amit Thackeray and 20-25 others for allegedly removing the photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Govt Polytechnic institute in Pune.
Pune Municipal Corporation Leader of the House Ganesh Bidkar termed the act “politically immature”, saying photographs of the President and Prime Minister are displayed at government establishments as part of official protocol. Those responsible for removing the photograph should have been aware of this,” Bidkar said. He objected and asked that the photograph be removed,” a student present at the institute said. Pune Municipal Corporation Leader of the House Ganesh Bidkar condemned the act, calling it “politically immature”. He said: “Photographs of the President and Prime Minister are displayed at govt establishments as per official protocol.
The case was registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to criminal trespass, unlawful assembly and other relevant offences. “The Prime Minister represents the nation, not a political party. Amit objected to the PM’s photo being installed next to that of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , a move that BJP termed ‘immature’. “Some of his supporters pointed out that the PM’s photo was placed next to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s portrait.
Earlier reporting noted: The controversy erupted during Thackeray’s visit to educational institutions in the city as part of a student outreach programme. Earlier reporting noted: Soon after, MNS workers allegedly took down the PM’s photo from the wall, triggering a strong criticism from BJP.
Some of his supporters noticed that PM Modi’s photograph had been placed next to a portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, according to a student present at the institute. PUNE: Responding to an FIR filed against him for allegedly removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph from a government polytechnic institute in Pune, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray defended his actions, linking the issue to his respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj . The controversy erupted during Amit Thackeray’s visit to educational institutions in Pune as part of a student outreach programme.