Marathi row turns violent: 5 MNS workers held after ‘Kya Karna Hai Bol?’ post leads to attack on Sushil Kedia’s workplace; investor apologises | India News

NEW DELHI: Mumbai investor Sushil Kedia’s workplace in Worli was vandalised on Saturday morning by unidentified people allegedly linked to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), days after he publicly challenged social gathering chief Raj Thackeray and declared he wouldn’t study Marathi. The attackers raised slogans in help of Thackeray and hurled stones on the workplace. Police have detained 5 MNS supporters in reference to the incident and mentioned safety had already been deployed on the web site following earlier threats to Kedia.What do we all know so far-The set off: Kedia’s post towards MarathiSushil Kedia, a long-time resident of Mumbai and founding father of an funding service agency, had posted a provocative message on social media platform X on July 3. In it, he declared: “I don’t know Marathi properly even after living for 30 years in Mumbai & with your gross misconduct I have made it a resolve that until such people as you are allowed to pretend to be taking care of Marathi Manus I take pratigya I won’t learn Marathi. Kya karna hai bol?”MNS response: ‘Stay in your lane’The post drew a pointy response from MNS chief Sandeep Deshpande, who posted on X: “Do business if you’re a businessman; don’t try to act like our father. If you insult Marathi in Maharashtra, you’ll get a slap on the ear, otherwise, stay in your lane, Mehta or whoever. That’s all for now.”Attack on Saturday morningAccording to police, a bunch of unidentified males confirmed up at Kedia’s workplace close to Century Bazar in Worli on Saturday morning and started vandalising the premises. They shouted pro-Marathi slogans and praised Raj Thackeray. Stones have been thrown on the workplace, although no accidents have been reported. Five MNS supporters have been later detained.Kedia apologises after vandalismHours after the attack, Kedia posted a video on X apologising to Raj Thackeray. The caption learn: “I request Raj Thackeray Ji to consider my humble submission.”Police safety and public enchantmentEarlier within the week, Kedia had approached police after receiving threats on-line. He tagged the Mumbai Police and different authorities, writing: (*5*)“Please note @CPMumbaiPolice @Dev_Fadnavis open threats of violence are being issued by @RajThackeray workers. Provide me safety. Is an Indian having any rights to dignity & safety in Maharashtra today is a question even our @HMOIndia @AmitShah ji might ponder on as well.”Wider context: Mira Road incidentThe episode comes on the heels of one other controversy involving MNS. In Mira Road, a candy store proprietor was just lately crushed by seven MNS workers for not talking Marathi. The incident, caught on digital camera, led to widespread protests within the space, with many shopkeepers shutting their institutions in solidarity. The MNS workers have been detained however later launched after being served police notices. The social gathering has refused to apologise.Police say additional investigation is underway within the Worli case, and extra safety measures stay in place round Kedia’s workplace.