MNS chief will be opposing illegal Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan
DHARMENDRA JORE dharmendra. jore@ mid- day. com MAHARASHTRA Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackerayu2019s u2018 rightu2019 turn is expected to go sharper on Sunday when he leads a march to oppose the illegal Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
And, when his stand was taken as supplementary to the CAA, Raj ruled out support to the controversial law that faces a public outcry and constitutional scrutiny.
MNS leaders promised to make the march a memorable one in terms of participation and discipline. An MNS leader said the party has mobilised about two lakh workers from across Maharashtra, who have started arriving in the city. He also expected tacit support from Shiv Sena workers, upset over their partyu2019s departure from hardline Hindutva, though CM Thackeray has said that he hasnu2019t cut off the saffron rope.
According to sources, the Mumbai Police who are averse to allowing the march, but have no issues with a rally at Azad Maidan, have been assured full cooperation from MNS. MNS leader Shirish Sawant said Raj will join the morcha at u0004 u00ad pm from Hindu Gymkhana, where MNS workers have been asked to assemble. The march will pass through Marine Lines, Metro Cinema and Fashion Street before culminating at Azad Maidan, he said. Participants have been asked to leave vehicles at Marine Drive.
PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE Simply put, Raj opposes CAA and supports NRC, while Uddhav supports CAA but doesnu2019t want NRC because it would also hamper all, including Hindus
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