Speaking at the Marathi Vijay Diwas programme at Worli Dome, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray said the protest should have ideally taken place today. “This gathering was meant to be held at a maidan, but due to the monsoon, we had to shift it indoors. Those standing outside the Dome can watch the event on the big screens,” he added.

Emphasising unity over politics, Raj stated, “No political fights or arguments are bigger than Maharashtra.” In a rare moment of light-heartedness, he said, “What Balasaheb Thackeray couldn’t do, Devendra Fadnavis has managed to bring the Thackeray brothers together.”

He clarified that this was not a political event, declaring, “There will be no party flags here. Our only agenda is Maharashtra.”