In a veiled attack on Raj Thackeray who has raised the issue of loudspeakers atop mosques, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said the agitations held by the MNS chief over various issues have adversely impacted the state and the society, and claimed that none of his protests have gained success so far. Pawar was speaking to reporters here amid a row over Raj Thackeray's call to play Hanuman Chalisa if mosques are found broadcasting 'azaan' on loudspeakers.

"The person who brought up the issue of loudspeakers had once announced an agitation against toll tax on highways and said the toll collection would be stopped. A protest to that effect was held on the Pune-Mumbai highway, but nothing materialised out of it. It went on for a couple of days, but nothing happened," Pawar said without naming Raj Thackeray. The agitations carried out by this person have adversely impacted the state and the society, he said.