Mumbai, July 16 -- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray today assailed media organisations for allegedly "misrepresenting" his remarks regarding potential political alliances.
In a strongly-worded social media statement, Thackeray condemned what he termed "irresponsible journalism" that distorted an informal conversation.
The controversy stems from Thackeray's interactions with journalists during an MNS office-bearers' retreat in Igatpuri on July 14-15. According to the MNS leader, his comments about the party's July 5 victory rally were strictly non-political: "It wasn't a political gathering but a celebration of Marathi pride." When questioned about potential alliances, he reportedly responded with a rhetorical: "Should...