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Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Dipotsav in Mumbai over drought, urges restraint during Diwali

Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Dipotsav in Mumbai over drought, urges restraint during Diwali

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Raj Thackeray cancels MNS’s annual Shivaji Park Deepotsav, saying lavish celebrations are inappropriate as severe drought grips Maharashtra.

    — The National Herald

  • center · 1 outlet

    The Maharashtra government has declared 85 per cent of the state drought-hit following deficient rains this year.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray announced the cancellation of Dipotsav this year to address the severe drought. He urged the citizens to celebrate Diwali mindfully in light of the challenges faced by farmers. The state government declared 85 percent of Maharashtra drought-hit…

    — The Economic Times

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Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray announced the cancellation of Dipotsav this year to address the severe drought. He urged the citizens to celebrate Diwali mindfully in light of the challenges faced by farmers. The state government declared 85 percent of Maharashtra drought-hit…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

Raj Thackeray's MNS cancels Dipotsav in Mumbai over drought, urges restraint during Diwali

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray announced the cancellation of Dipotsav this year to address the severe drought. He urged the citizens to celebrate Diwali mindfully in light of the challenges faced by farmers. The state government declared 85 percent of Maharashtra drought-hit…

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