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

Published 04 Nov 2026, 11:58 IST

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

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

— Hindustan 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…

— The Economic Times

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

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 04 Nov 2026, 11:58 IST

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

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

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The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 13:35 IST

Raj Thackeray cancels Shivaji Park Deepotsav as drought grips Maharashtra

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

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 04 Nov 2026, 11:39 IST

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…

Compare on Varta → Read at The Economic Times ↗