From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Dipotsav in Mumbai over drought, urges restraint during Diwali
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray announced that the party will not hold Dipotsav, its annual Diwali celebration at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, this year, citing the severe drought affecting the state. In a video message he appealed to residents to celebrate Diwali mindfully, urging restraint in light of the challenges faced by farmers.
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said his party will not hold Dipotsav, its annual Diwali celebration at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, this year because of severe drought in the state. In a video message, Thackeray also appealed to people of the state to be mindful while…
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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday said his party will not hold Dipotsav, its annual Diwali celebration at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, this year because of severe drought in the state. In a video message, Thackeray also appealed to people of the state to be mindful while…
