Loudspeaker Row: 8 MNS Workers Detained For Distributing Raj Thackeray's Letter - Read Here

According to a latest development, Mumbai Police today, June 3, detained eight Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers for door-to-door distribution of party chief Raj Thackeray's letter appealing to the public to report to police if permissible decibel limits for loudspeakers are violated.

This came a day after the MNS chief Raj Thackeray, on Thursday, June 2, issued an open letter addressed to the public explaining the reason behind his stand against loudspeakers on top of mosques.

Thackeray told his party workers that he is looking at ending the loudspeaker row for which "wider support of people" would be needed.

In the letter, uploaded on his official Twitter handle, he also sought the help of citizens to take the issue to its logical conclusion. Thackeray also mentioned that loudspeakers had become a national issue after his party took it up.

Raj Thackeray’s suggestion in the letter:

• If the law is not complied with by the police even after being reported, concerned police will be accused of contempt of court.
• If one doesn't abide by the rules, dial 100. Please call up the police and file a complaint. If required, tag them on official police handles on Facebook and Twitter. Don't forget to keep a record of it.
• Most importantly, please save the name and number of the MNS worker who will hand over this pamphlet to you. If you are in any problem, the MNS workers will reach out to you.

The controversy erupted after Thackeray on April 12 gave an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3, failing which, he warned, MNS workers will play Hanuman Chalisa on loudspeakers.