A political dispute breaks out in Pune after Amit Thackeray, an MNS leader, asks supporters to remove a photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is placed next to Shivaji Maharaj’s image. The issue surfaces during Thackeray’s visit to educational institutions, where he objects to the arrangement.
BJP leaders respond by criticising the MNS over what they describe as an immature reaction. They say photos of the Prime Minister are routinely installed in government establishments following protocol, including in public institutions and events. The episode highlights a symbolic disagreement over the placement of political and historical figures’ images, with both sides framing their positions around decorum and official procedures.
While the immediate action concerns the removal or alteration of display materials, the incident also draws attention to how political parties use public spaces and educational settings to underline their narratives about leadership and regional history.
