Overview

• Four Marathi-speaking families in a predominantly Gujarati, Jain, and Marwadi housing society in Ghatkopar were allegedly called 'dirty' for consuming non-vegetarian food.
• MNS workers, led by local leader Raj Parte, confronted residents accused of discriminating against the Marathi families, with the incident captured in a widely circulated video.
• Mumbai Police intervened to mediate the situation, issuing verbal warnings to prevent further harassment, while no formal complaints were filed.
• Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar publicly condemned the incident, stating that disrespect based on language or culture is unacceptable.
• The incident underscores ongoing tensions over cultural and linguistic identity in Mumbai, with MNS advocating for greater recognition of Marathi culture and language.