In Photos: Security beefed up at Mulund toll naka after MNS workers protest againt proposed hike

Heavy police have been deployed at Mulund East Toll naka where Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers were protesting against the proposed increase in toll from October 1 onwards (Pics/Sameer Markande)

Updated On: 2023-10-09 08:35 PM IST

Compiled by : ronak mastakar

Pic/Sameer Markande

MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Monday warned the state government that his party workers will set fire to toll booths in the state if they are stopped from ensuring that small vehicles are exempted from paying toll charges

Speaking to reporters, raj Thackeray alleged that toll booths are a means of livelihood for politicians in the state

"I have sought an appointment with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in the next couple of days. Will see what comes out of that meeting, otherwise, keeping the deputy chief minister's (Devendra Fadnavis) statement in mind, MNS workers will gather at every toll booth and ensure that four, three and two-wheelers are not charged tolls. If we are stopped, we will set it ablaze," Thackeray said

Thackeray was referring to Fadnavis' statement on Sunday in which he said small vehicles are exempted from paying tolls

All political parties have come to power in the state in the last few years, but, none of them implemented their assurance of making Maharashtra toll-free, he said, alleging that toll booths are a means of livelihood for many politicians

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