Overview
- Guardian Minister Mangalprabhat Lodha alleged Aslam Shaikh threatened him and his family and said he lodged a complaint with the Mumbai Police Commissioner.
- BJP workers marched in Malvani, gathered outside Shaikh’s office, and staged a sit‑in at the local police station demanding an FIR, with senior party leaders joining.
- Shaikh rejected the threat allegation, urged people to hear the speech Lodha shared, and sought a case against Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam over alleged abusive remarks.
- Mumbai Congress presented Hindu and Dalit families at a press conference, alleging Malwani demolitions skipped notices and violated guidelines, and said no cases were sent to the FRRO.
- Screenshots and videos showed Youth Congress protesters detained outside Satam’s office as both parties traded charges ahead of the BMC elections.