Aashish Shelar asks Raj Thackeray why he opposes SIR

Maharashtra minister Aashish Shelar raised a direct question to MNS leader Raj Thackeray in a public forum, asking why the party leader was opposing SIR. The query, phrased in Marathi, translated to "Then Raj Thackeray, why are you opposing SIR?" Shelar's challenge was aimed at clarifying the political stance of Thackeray on the issue. Raj Thackeray did not provide an immediate detailed response, and the exchange concluded without further elaboration. The interaction was reported by News18 Marathi, highlighting intra‑regional political dynamics in the state.