A video from Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, reveals MNS chief Raj Thackeray confronting toll booth workers. Following an event in Pimpri Chinchwad, Thackeray expressed anger upon returning to Mumbai, witnessing prolonged traffic jams and an ambulance stuck due to gridlock. MNS leader Raj Thackeray, along with party workers, disembarked from their vehicles, reached the toll booth, and ordered the removal of all vehicles, including an ambulance, without toll charges.
Video captures Thackeray's confrontation with toll booth workers
Thackeray, visibly upset by the lengthy traffic jam at the Pimpri Chinchwad toll booth, addressed toll booth workers sternly. The incident occurred around 7 PM today. Thackeray, accompanied by his party workers, approached the toll booth, had it opened, and allowed the passage of all vehicles. Subsequently, he issued a strong warning to the toll booth workers in Marathi, stating, "If you don't improve, we will handle it in the MNS style with bamboo... Such a long traffic jam is here at the toll booth... An ambulance is not visible in it." The video of Raj Thackeray making these remarks has also surfaced, showing him confronting toll booth workers. Several MNS workers were present during this incident.
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