MNS chief Raj Thackeray called a press conference amid loudspeaker controversy He addressed the media as he is scared to get arrested. Around 250 MNS workers have been detained across Maharashtra for playing Hanuman Chalisa during Azan.
Raj Thackrey said, notices have been issued to MNS workers at many places, they have been detained. I have been receiving calls from many places since morning. The MNS chief said, "Nothing is being said to those who are not following the law." Those who are trying to enforce the law are being detained.
Raj Thackeray said, many people have understood my point. In many mosques there is no azan through loudspeakers. Thanks to the mosques which have understood my point. He said that in Maharashtra, about 90 percent of the mosques have not heard azan through loudspeakers. However, he again said that those who would not listen to us, Hanuman Chalisa would be recited there. He said, it is not a religious issue, it is a social issue.
In a press conference Raj Thackrey said if he remains adamant, then we will also follow religion. He said that the sound of loudspeakers should be stopped in Maharashtra. The issue of loudspeakers is not religious, it is a social matter. Loudspeakers should also be removed from temples. He said that we will do the same with those who give it a religious color.