Mumbai: Activists of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ( MNS ) brutally beat up sadhus here on Monday, who allegedly passed remarks against MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The 'sadhus were sleeping outside the Siddhivinayak
temple when the MNS activists attacked them. MNS was formed by Raj Thackeray in
2005 who deserted Shiv Sena, known for its anti-immigrant rhetoric and the belief
that Mumbai belongs to the ethnic Marathi community. The MNS has faced flak from
various quarters for indulging in linguistic politics and trying to revive the
anti-immigrant rhetoric.
