New Delhi: Amid the Hanuman Chalisa and Loudspeaker row, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray are both set to visit Ayodhya. According to an ANI report, the two are scheduled to visit Ayodhya to seek the blessings of Ram Lalla in June. While the MNS chief is scheduled to visit on June 5, Aaditya Thackeray along with Shiv Sena members from across the country will visit on June 10.
“Preparations for welcoming Shiv Sena have begun in Ayodhya. Aaditya Thackeray will go to Ayodhya on June 10 along with Shiv Sena workers from across the country and will seek the blessings of Ram Lalla. It is not at all political, it’s for our faith,” said Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut ahead of Aaditya Thackeray's visit, as quoted by ANI.
“Aaditya Thackeray has been invited by different sections of society to highlight the true essence of Hindutva,” PTI quoted Raut as saying.
Hitting out at MNS chief Raj Thackeray, the Shiv Sena MP further remarked that “Lord Ram doesn't bless those going to him with fake emotions and for political reasons, and such people are bound to face opposition.”
Meanwhile, MNS has put up ‘Chalo Ayodhya’ posters in Mumbai, urging people to join Raj Thackeray on his visit to Ayodhya.
“I will go to Ayodhya on June 5. Because of the Supreme Court and the Central government, the construction of Ram Mandir has been made possible,” said Raj Thackeray.
Raj Thackrey shared a video of Bal Thackeray wherein he is seen speaking against the use of loudspeakers at mosques.
Meanwhile, the loudspeaker row in Maharashtra began in the state after the MNS chief warned the state government to shut loudspeakers in mosques till May 3. He said, "Loudspeakers in mosques should be shut till May 3rd otherwise, we will play Hanuman Chalisa in speakers. This is a social issue, not a religious one. I want to tell the state government, we will not go back on this subject, do whatever you want to do".
The issue kicked up a storm after Raj Thackeray asked the state government to remove loudspeakers from mosques and warned playing Hanuman Chalisa in front of them if the demand was not heeded.
"I am not against prayers, you can pray at your home, but the government should take a decision on removing mosque loudspeakers. I am warning now... Remove loudspeakers or else will put loudspeakers in front of the mosque and play Hanuman Chalisa", he said.