A political dispute arose when Amit Thackeray asked for Prime Minister Modi’s photo removal
Political Tensions Rise Over Modi’s Photo in Pune
Amit Thackeray, son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, ignited a political controversy on Monday by urging his supporters to take down Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph. The image is prominently displayed alongside that of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a government polytechnic institute in Pune. This incident reflects ongoing tensions between the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the ruling government, as Thackeray’s comments have reignited discussions about the appropriateness of Modi’s presence in historically significant contexts.
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Leader of the house in PMC Ganesh Bidkar said, “These photos are installed in every govt establishment as per the protocol. he asked his supporters to remove the Prime Minister’s photo While there were photos of Dr BR Ambedkar and President Draupadi Murmu also on the same wall. BJP has criticised MNS for the incident, calling it an example of political immaturity. However, MNS workers have shown political immaturity by removing the photo of the Prime Minister. Download the TOI App.
Amit was on a visit to various educational institutions in Pune, and when he went to meet the principal of the polytechnic institute, he objected to the photo of PM Modi being placed next to Shivaji Maharaj’s photo.