Maharashtra Navnirman Sena MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Friday said that he will not celebrate his birthday on June 14 in the wake of COVID-19 situation and requested all party office bearers to not come and wish him personally.

"... on June 14, being my birthday; we will not be able to meet up the way we did each year. The sole reason being the current turbulent situation. So many people have lost their lives and many more are in anguish and suffering... The entire atmosphere is gloomy and sombre. In such times, a birthday celebration doesn-t feel right. I earnestly instruct and request all my party office bearers to not come by and wish me personally," Thackeray said.