Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday reacted to the joint protest march announced by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, stating that while protesting is a democratic right, political leaders must examine the authenticity of their claims.
The Thackeray brothers announced a mega protest march in Mumbai on October 4 to highlight alleged bias and irregularities in the Election Commission of India (ECI) under CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Addressing reporters after chairing the weekly cabinet meeting, CM Fadnavis said, “Everyone has the right to protest in a democracy. I will not criticise who is protesting. However, one must understand how serious the issue is and verify the reality behind the examples cited before taking to the streets. A detailed response will be given after their protest.”
The march will begin at 10 a.m. on October 4 from the Richardson & Cruddas company premises in Byculla and proceed to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters, culminating in a joint public rally around 11:30 a.m.
Raj Thackeray took a direct jab at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after it dismissed the allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar as fabricated.
He asked, “If our protest is directed against the Election Commission, why is the BJP feeling the sting? There is a Marathi proverb, Khai tyala khavkhave (a guilty conscience needs no accuser).”
He reiterated that the demonstration transcends party politics and invited all political parties, including ruling coalition members dissatisfied with the ECI’s recent decisions, to join.
In the same briefing, CM Fadnavis addressed two other updates. Following a rally by the Matang community demanding sub-categorisation in reservations, he said a panel chaired by the Chief Secretary will examine their demands, emphasising that benefits must reach deprived sections without creating caste divisions.
He also announced that returning Agniveers will be absorbed into state security forces and police services without mandatory entrance exams or additional basic training. Age relaxations of up to four years and supernumerary posts will be provided to ensure full integration into public service.
Source: IANS
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