Mumbai, March 31 -- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray while addressing a public rally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa lashed out at the government over the cleanliness of the rivers in the country and stated and stated that thousands of people had fallen sick after taking a dip during the Maha Kumbh.

The MNS Chief took a jibe at the state government and said that the situation of rivers in Maharashtra was dangerous, further stating that four out of five rivers in the state had died due to sewage, pollution and slums.

Speaking on the country's increasing population, he said that forests were being cut down recklessly and urged for all illegal encroachments to be demolished.

Thackeray also criticised the efforts to stir ...