Overview

• MNS workers assaulted a bank employee in Lonavala for not using Marathi in daily transactions, with a video of the incident going viral online.
• The party confronted a Bank of Maharashtra manager in Ambernath, accusing him of disrespecting Marathi and warning of further aggressive actions if demands are ignored.
• MNS activists removed English-language signboards at an SBI branch in Thane, demanding all signage and services prioritize Marathi for customer accessibility.
• Raj Thackeray's Gudi Padwa speech has fueled the party's aggressive enforcement of Marathi, framing it as essential to preserving Maharashtra's cultural identity.
• Public backlash is growing over the violent tactics, with investigations underway into the Lonavala and Powai assaults as videos spark widespread debate.