A chaotic situation unfolded at Shivaji Park in Dadar on Wednesday after the bust of Meenatai Thackeray, wife of late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, was allegedly defaced. MNS chief Raj Thackeray also reaches the spot. (Pics/Ashish Raje and Sayeed Sameer Abedi)
Updated On: 2025-09-17 01:12 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Former mayor and UBT camp leader Kishori Pednekar mentioned that it looked like someone had tried to throw kunku (Sindoor) on the Meenatai bust.
As soon as the information about the issue went viral, the authorities immediately started the process of cleaning the bust of Meenatai Thackeray.
In view of the issue, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders demanded the arrest of those involved in the defacement of the late Meenatai’s bust at Dadar.
Soon after the incident was reported, various Shiv Sainiks arrived at the spot and offered garlands to the bust of Meenatai at Shivaji Park.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray also visited the Meenatai bust at Shivaji Park, condemning the incident.
This is not the first time the bust has been desecrated. Earlier in 2006, a similar incident was reported and had even sparked violent protests in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra.
