After Mira Road Slap Incident, Hindi-Speaking Shopkeeper Assaulted in Thane; Uddhav Faction Demands Apology

Thane: Tensions escalated further following the Mira Road “slap controversy” as a Hindi-speaking shopkeeper was allegedly assaulted in Thane. The incident, reportedly fueled by linguistic and regional tensions, has drawn sharp political reactions.
Members of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) condemned the incident and demanded an immediate apology from those involved in the assault. They accused the perpetrators of targeting individuals based on language, warning that such acts could disturb social harmony in Maharashtra.
The attack comes in the backdrop of the Mira Road incident where a Hindi-speaking individual was allegedly slapped during a heated altercation, sparking outrage and debate over language-based discrimination.
Police have begun an inquiry into the Thane incident, and political leaders have urged the public to maintain peace and avoid divisive actions.