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IN PHOTOS: MNS chief Raj Thackeray meets CM Shinde, discusses toll issue

Updated On: 13 October, 2023 03:02 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray held discussions with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to address the toll hike and toll collection issue in the state. Pics/Pradeep Dhivar

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray held discussions with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to address the toll hike and toll collection issue in the state. Pics/Pradeep Dhivar

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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray held discussions with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to address the toll hike and toll collection issue in the state. Pics/Pradeep Dhivar
<p>The recent hike in toll rates have reportedly sparked protests led by Raj Thackeray`s party, MNS</p>

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The recent hike in toll rates have reportedly sparked protests led by Raj Thackeray`s party, MNS

<p>The issue gained prominence following a toll rate hike that came into effect on October 1</p>

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The issue gained prominence following a toll rate hike that came into effect on October 1

<p>To protest against the toll hike MNS leader Avinash Jadhav reportedly began an indefinite fast in Thane, Maharashtra as a form of protest against the price hike</p>

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To protest against the toll hike MNS leader Avinash Jadhav reportedly began an indefinite fast in Thane, Maharashtra as a form of protest against the price hike

<p>MNS has declared its intention to mobilize its supporters at every toll booth, ensuring that tolls are not levied on four, three, and two-wheelers</p>

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MNS has declared its intention to mobilize its supporters at every toll booth, ensuring that tolls are not levied on four, three, and two-wheelers

<p>They have issued a stern warning of setting toll plazas on fire should any obstructions arise</p>

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They have issued a stern warning of setting toll plazas on fire should any obstructions arise

<p>On October 9, Raj Thackeray had criticized the failure of past governments to fulfill their promises of making Maharashtra toll-free</p>

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On October 9, Raj Thackeray had criticized the failure of past governments to fulfill their promises of making Maharashtra toll-free

<p>MNS chief Raj Thackeray had alleged that toll booths served as a source of income for numerous politicians</p>

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MNS chief Raj Thackeray had alleged that toll booths served as a source of income for numerous politicians

<p>Raj Thackeray also raised concerns regarding housing arrangements for police personnel in the state during his meeting with Chief Minister Shinde</p>

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Raj Thackeray also raised concerns regarding housing arrangements for police personnel in the state during his meeting with Chief Minister Shinde

<p>MNS leaders have reported a positive response from the Chief Minister on this matter</p>

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MNS leaders have reported a positive response from the Chief Minister on this matter

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