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Raj Thackeray Cancels MNS Diwali Celebrations Citing Maharashtra Drought
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:37 AM
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MNS chief Raj Thackeray has cancelled the party's Diwali celebrations, stating that Maharashtra is suffering from a severe drought and public lighting is unnecessary.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has announced the cancellation of the party's annual Diwali celebrations for this year. The decision was made in response to the ongoing severe drought conditions affecting various parts of Maharashtra.
Thackeray emphasized that the state is currently grappling with a water crisis and is 'burning' due to the drought. He argued that in such critical times, resources should be conserved and public lighting or festive displays are not appropriate.
The MNS leader urged his party workers and supporters to refrain from any form of illumination or celebration that consumes electricity, aligning with the spirit of solidarity with the suffering farmers and citizens.
This move highlights the political and social impact of the agricultural distress in the state, with major political figures taking steps to reflect the gravity of the situation.
Thackeray emphasized that the state is currently grappling with a water crisis and is 'burning' due to the drought. He argued that in such critical times, resources should be conserved and public lighting or festive displays are not appropriate.
The MNS leader urged his party workers and supporters to refrain from any form of illumination or celebration that consumes electricity, aligning with the spirit of solidarity with the suffering farmers and citizens.
This move highlights the political and social impact of the agricultural distress in the state, with major political figures taking steps to reflect the gravity of the situation.