Peeved at the large-scale factionalism in the party, the MNS chief reportedly called some party workers “traitors” and said they would be thrown out of the party. However, some local MNS workers claimed his address was part of the programme. Thackeray then took the mike, thanked the teachers for calling him and within one-and-a-half minutes, wound up his speech and left the venue. In fact, Rajsaheb will once again visit the city after 15 days owing to the forthcoming municipal elections,” he said. However, some local MNS workers said loyal functionaries of the party were upset as new entrants were being given prominence.

Source: Hindustan Times February 16, 2020 19:26 UTC