Mumbai: Backing Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vasant Dhoble, who was shunted out from his Vakola posting amid protests over the death of a hawker during eviction drive, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday warned hawkers against holding a rally at Azad Maidan on January 24.
"If hawkers take out a morcha at Azad Maidan and try to show their power, MNS will show its power on Mumbai's footpaths," Raj told reporters in Mumbai on Tuesday evening, adding, "Marathi people have the first right on this city."
Opposing Dhoble's transfer, Raj said it would demoralise the police force. "Who will dare to act when there is fear of transfer," he asked. "Which policemen would come forward to act against outsiders and hawkers," Raj said.
"Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar says he may not agree with Chief Minister on Dhoble's transfer but goes on to add that it is Chavan's prerogative. Why didn't Pawar object when the white paper on irrigation was being prepared," Raj said.
On the hawkers' menace, Raj said, "People are inconvenienced. Entire city is in disarray. I appeal to people to stop buying things from these hawkers. If that happens, they will automatically cease to exist."
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