MNS to celebrate Shivaji Jayanti on Mar 24

Mumbai, Mar 23: Preparations for the Shivaji Jayanti celebrations organised by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are on the verge of completion at Shivaji Park, Dadar here.

Speaking to to the sources, MNS office bearer Sandeep Deshpande said around 40,000 to 50,000 people from the State are expected to take part in the celebrations.

This is the first public gathering organised by the party after restriction imposed on its chief Raj Thackeray last month by the city police from holding public rallies, meetings and press conference in wake of the riots that erupted following provocative remarks made by Mr Thackeray against North Indians.

MNS may try to show its strength in the State on the occasion.

UNI