Mosques shun loudspeakers, police keep Maharashtra peaceful

MUMBAI: Maharashtra state remained largely peaceful on Wednesday amid MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s call to play the Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques if the azan was played on loudspeakers. Preventive action by Maharashtra Police, including detention of key MNS functionaries across the state, ensured there were no law and order issues, barring a few… Continue reading Mosques shun loudspeakers, police keep Maharashtra peaceful

Raj Thackeray reiterates May 3 deadline for removal of loudspeakers atop mosques, ‘will not be responsible for what happens after’

AURANGABAD: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Sunday said he was firm on the May 3 deadline for removal of loudspeakers, which he termed as a nuisance, atop mosques. Addressing a public rally here late in the evening, Thackeray said, “I won’t be responsible for what all happens after the May 3 deadline… Continue reading Raj Thackeray reiterates May 3 deadline for removal of loudspeakers atop mosques, ‘will not be responsible for what happens after’