New Delhi: The law and order situation in Maharashtra has once again come under scrutiny as Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leader Uddhav Thackeray publicly criticized the states ruling coalition on Wednesday. The Shiv Sena (UBT) chief shared a disturbing video on social media, showing the bodyguard of Shinde Sena MLA Mahendra Thorve brutally beating a man in broad daylight in Neral. Thackerays accusations of rising hooliganism across Maharashtra have intensified the ongoing debate about the states deteriorating law and order under the Mahayuti government.Thackeray shares disturbing videoThe video, shared by Thackeray on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shows a bodyguard of MLA Mahendra Thorve, identified as Shiva, assaulting a man in front of his family. The victims wife and children can be seen crying out for help, but bystanders reportedly hesitated to intervene. The incident took place in Neral, which falls under Thorves Karjat constituency.Expressing his frustration, Thackeray posted, Gangsters in Maharashtra! MLA Mahendra Thorves bodyguard named Shiva beat up a person on the road in broad daylight in Neral. The mans wife and children were crying, but no one dared to come to help...महाराष्ट्रात गुंडाराज! मिंधेंच्या आमदाराच्या, महेंद्र थोरवे ह्यांच्या शिवा नावाच्या बॉडीगार्डने नेरळ येथे भर दिवसा, भर रस्त्यात एका व्यक्तीला मारहाण केली. त्या व्यक्तीची बायका मुलं रडत होती, पण कोणी मदतीला यायची हिम्मत केली नाही...कायद्याच्या चिंधड्या, लोकांचे हाल!ही फक्त… pic.twitter.com/n0QX7Pp92x— ShivSena - शिवसेना Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (@ShivSenaUBT_) September 11, 2024Rising hooliganism across MaharashtraIn his scathing critique, Thackeray pointed out that this incident is not an isolated case. Its not only in Karjat, hooliganism has risen across Maharashtra, he stated. Thackerays remarks reflect growing concerns from the opposition about the alleged failure of the state government to control lawlessness. He also noted, The law and order situation has gone to ashes, underscoring his view that the government has failed to maintain safety and security in the state.MVAs continued attack on the Mahayuti governmentFor the past few days, MVA leaders have been vocally attacking the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government for what they describe as a crippling law and order situation in Maharashtra. Thackerays latest attack only adds to the mounting pressure on the state administration, which has been repeatedly accused of turning a blind eye to growing violence and crime.Thackeray, a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has consistently voiced his concerns about the states governance since stepping down. His recent comments, along with the viral video of Thorves bodyguards actions, are likely to escalate the ongoing political tension between the ruling and opposition factions in Maharashtra.As Uddhav Thackeray and other MVA leaders continue to raise alarm over the law and order situation, the state government faces increased scrutiny. The viral video of Mahendra Thorves bodyguard beating a man in broad daylight has ignited public outrage, bringing the issue of rising hooliganism and government accountability to the forefront of Maharashtras political discourse.
