Dictatorship won't be allowed, says Ajit Pawar after Raj's loudspeaker ultimatum

Hitting out at MNS president Raj Thackeray over his demand to remove loudspeakers from mosques Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday asserted there is no dictatorship in the state where the rule of law will prevailPawars tough stand came a day after Raj Thackeray addressed a rally where he adopted an aggressive posture over his demand to remove loudspeakers atop mosques by May 3 in the process throwing a challenge to the administration and policeWithout taking Thackerays name Pawar said inciting people is easy but the outcomes of it will be disturbing the social harmony in Maharashtra which the state cannot affordDictatorship wont be allowed in Maharashtra No one can given an ultimatum There is rule of law here and law is equal for all Pawar said when asked about the MNS chiefs May 3 ultimatum on the issue of mosque loudspeakersAt the Sunday rally in Aurangabad in the states Marathwada region Raj Thackeray had said he was firm on the May 3 deadline for removal of loudspeakers which he termed as a nuisance from mosques and added that if it was not done then all Hindus should play Hanuman Chalisa outside these religious placesThe MNS leader had said during his speech that the the Muslim community would see the power of Maharashtra if they did not understand the request on loudspeakers nicelyI wont be responsible for what all happens after the May 3 deadline to remove loudspeakers from mosques Thackeray had saidPawar said everyone has to follow lawIf anyone thinks things will happen as per him then that will not happen Everyone has to abide by law and the Constitution the Deputy CM saidWhatever decision is taken it has to be applicable to everyone Only loudspeakers atop mosques will be removed and others will not be touchedsuch a thing will not happen Pawar addedThe NCP leader said action will be taken if rules were flouted during the rally adding that the police machinery would do its work to maintain law and orderPawar slammed Raj Thackeray for claiming NCP chief Sharad Pawar indulged in caste politics adding the MNS leaders speeches change as per times and his whimsDuring the 2019 Lok Sabha poll campaign the MNS chief used to speak against the BJP the Deputy CM pointed outThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever