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Raj Thackeray backs Nupur Sharma over Prophet remark, says Zakir Naik said same thing, no one asked him to apologize | Mumbai News

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MUMBAI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday supported suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her alleged offensive remarks about Prophet Muhammad during a discussion on a news channel. In a speech given to MNS office-bearers, Raj mentioned Islamic televangelist Zakir Naik, who absconded from India, and supported Nupur Sharma. “Nupur Sharma spoke. … Read more

Mosques shun loudspeakers, police keep Maharashtra peaceful

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MUMBAI: Maharashtra state remained largely peaceful on Wednesday amid MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s call to play the Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques if the azan was played on loudspeakers. Preventive action by Maharashtra Police, including detention of key MNS functionaries across the state, ensured there were no law and order issues, barring a few … Read more