A controversy erupted on Thursday after a video surfaced showing 'Thackeray' film's director Abhijit Panse leaving in a huff from the cinema hall where the film's premiere was held. Panse reportdely walked out after he was asked to sit in the theatre's front row. 
 
The video also shows producer of the film, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, purportedly persuading Panse to stay back, but the latter refused to budge. The two, however, were not audible in the video. 
 
Sources in the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Panse's party, however, charged that there was no seat left for its leader to sit notwithstanding him being the flick's director. 
 
Soon after the video surfaced, MNS workers in neighbouring Thane erased Raut's name from the film's posters put up in the city in protest. 
 
Raut, a Rajya Sabha member, could not be reached for his version. 
 
'Thackeray' is a biopic of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and has Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui essaying the late leader's role. The film is slated to hit theatres Friday. 
 
"There was no seat left for Panse to seat. Then he was offered a seat in the front row. At least the film's director should get a seat to sit, right?" a MNS source said. 
 
Panse, talking a new channel in Thane, said for him "the movie was more important than the controversy". 
 
"Let the film get released. I am happy it is gaining popularity...It is a good movie and everyone should see it," he told the channel. 
 
Asked if he was unhappy given the controversy, Panse counter questioned, "Do you feel I am unhappy?" 
 
"This is at personal level and can be sorted out. Now, let's concentrate on the release of the movie. From the feedback I have received, it is a good movie," he added. 
 
Hitting out at Raut without naming him, MNS spokesperson Sandeep Deshpande said Thackeray used to treat even a common member of the Shiv Sena with love and not insult "which was also the message of the film". 
 
"But the producer of the film did not get the message #ISupportAbhijitPanse," Deshpande said on Twitter. 
 
Deshpande also hailed party workers for teaching a lesson on the social media to a "big man with narrow mindset". He, however, did not name the "big man". 
 
Meanwhile, the MNS put up banners across Thane extending wishes to the movie and displaying Panse's name prominently.&nbsp;

A controversy erupted on Thursday after a video surfaced showing 'Thackeray' film's director Abhijit Panse leaving in a huff from the cinema hall where the film's premiere was held.

A controversy erupted on Thursday after a video surfaced showing 'Thackeray' film's director Abhijit Panse leaving in a huff from the cinema hall where the film's premiere was held. Panse reportdely walked out after he was asked to sit in the theatre's front row. The video also shows producer of the film, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, purportedly persuading Panse to stay back, but the latter refused to budge. The two, however, were not audible in the video. Sources in the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Panse's party, however, charged that there was no seat left for its leader to sit notwithstanding him being the flick's director. Soon after the video surfaced, MNS workers in neighbouring Thane erased Raut's name from the film's posters put up in the city in protest. Raut, a Rajya Sabha member, could not be reached for his version. 'Thackeray' is a biopic of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and has Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui essaying the late leader's role. The film is slated to hit theatres Friday. "There was no seat left for Panse to seat. Then he was offered a seat in the front row. At least the film's director should get a seat to sit, right?" a MNS source said. Panse, talking a new channel in Thane, said for him "the movie was more important than the controversy". "Let the film get released. I am happy it is gaining popularity...It is a good movie and everyone should see it," he told the channel. Asked if he was unhappy given the controversy, Panse counter questioned, "Do you feel I am unhappy?" "This is at personal level and can be sorted out. Now, let's concentrate on the release of the movie. From the feedback I have received, it is a good movie," he added. Hitting out at Raut without naming him, MNS spokesperson Sandeep Deshpande said Thackeray used to treat even a common member of the Shiv Sena with love and not insult "which was also the message of the film". "But the producer of the film did not get the message #ISupportAbhijitPanse," Deshpande said on Twitter. Deshpande also hailed party workers for teaching a lesson on the social media to a "big man with narrow mindset". He, however, did not name the "big man". Meanwhile, the MNS put up banners across Thane extending wishes to the movie and displaying Panse's name prominently.

Video of 'Thackeray' director Abhijit Panse walking out of film's premiere goes viral

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding former prime minister Manmohan Singh's biopic, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said he sees Singh as a successful prime minister rather than an 'accidental'&nbsp;one.

"If a Prime Minister governs the country for 10 years and the people respect him, I don't see him as an accidental prime minister. After Narasimha Rao, if the country has got a successful prime minister, it is Manmohan Singh," Raut said while interacting with media.

It may be noted that the Shiv Sena is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The trailer of Anupam Kher-starrer&nbsp;'The Accidental Prime Minister', which recently came out, drew a lot of flak from the Congress party, claiming that the biopic poked holes in the portrayal of the former prime minister.

The party also criticised the teaser saying the movie showed Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi in the wrong light.

Maharashtra Youth Congress raised objections over the movie and demanded its special screening to ensure that none of the scenes are factually incorrect.

The political controversy over the movie caught media attention after the BJP on Thursday shared its trailer calling the movie a "riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 years."

The Anupam Kher starrer is all set to release on January 11.

The Anupam Kher- starrer 'The Accidental Prime Minister' is all set to release on January 11.

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding former prime minister Manmohan Singh's biopic, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said he sees Singh as a successful prime minister rather than an 'accidental' one. "If a Prime Minister governs the country for 10 years and the people respect him, I don't see him as an accidental prime minister. After Narasimha Rao, if the country has got a successful prime minister, it is Manmohan Singh," Raut said while interacting with media. It may be noted that the Shiv Sena is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The trailer of Anupam Kher-starrer 'The Accidental Prime Minister', which recently came out, drew a lot of flak from the Congress party, claiming that the biopic poked holes in the portrayal of the former prime minister. The party also criticised the teaser saying the movie showed Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi in the wrong light. Maharashtra Youth Congress raised objections over the movie and demanded its special screening to ensure that none of the scenes are factually incorrect. The political controversy over the movie caught media attention after the BJP on Thursday shared its trailer calling the movie a "riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 years." The Anupam Kher starrer is all set to release on January 11.

Manmohan Singh a successful, not accidental prime minister: Sanjay Raut

In what could stir up a possible controversy, Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Friday implied that it would not take long to bring an ordinance for construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya when it took only 17 minutes for the Ram bhakts (devotees) to demolish Babri Masjid.

Raut told ANI, "It took only around 17 minutes for us - the Ram bhakts - to destroy the Babri Masjid. So, how long will it take to bring an ordinance? From Rashtrapati Bhawan to Uttar Pradesh`s Vidhan Sabha, it is the Bharatiya Janata Party that is in power. In Rajya Sabha also there are many members who will support Ram Mandir from across party lines. Whoever opposes its construction will not be able to survive in peace in the country."

A big push for Temple construction came on Tuesday when a litigant Mohammad Iqbal Ansari, in the Babri Masjid case, said that he does not have any objection to an ordinance for Ram Temple construction.

On October 29, the Supreme Court had adjourned the title suit till January 2019 to fix the date of hearing in the matter. The top court adjourned the matter which challenged the Allahabad High Court ruling of 2010.

The Court in its 2010 verdict had suggested a division of the disputed land in Ayodhya into three parts - one for each of the parties - the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla.

On December 6, 1992, the Babri Masjid which was built by Mughal emperor Babur in Ayodhya in 1528, was razed to the ground allegedly by Hindu activists who claimed that the mosque was constructed after demolishing a Ram Temple that originally stood there.

In what could stir up a possible controversy, Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Friday implied that it would not take long to bring an ordinance for construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya when it took only 17 minutes for the Ram bhakts (devotees) to demolish Babri Masjid.

In what could stir up a possible controversy, Shiv Sena Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Friday implied that it would not take long to bring an ordinance for construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya when it took only 17 minutes for the Ram bhakts (devotees) to demolish Babri Masjid. Raut told ANI, "It took only around 17 minutes for us - the Ram bhakts - to destroy the Babri Masjid. So, how long will it take to bring an ordinance? From Rashtrapati Bhawan to Uttar Pradesh`s Vidhan Sabha, it is the Bharatiya Janata Party that is in power. In Rajya Sabha also there are many members who will support Ram Mandir from across party lines. Whoever opposes its construction will not be able to survive in peace in the country." A big push for Temple construction came on Tuesday when a litigant Mohammad Iqbal Ansari, in the Babri Masjid case, said that he does not have any objection to an ordinance for Ram Temple construction. On October 29, the Supreme Court had adjourned the title suit till January 2019 to fix the date of hearing in the matter. The top court adjourned the matter which challenged the Allahabad High Court ruling of 2010. The Court in its 2010 verdict had suggested a division of the disputed land in Ayodhya into three parts - one for each of the parties - the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla. On December 6, 1992, the Babri Masjid which was built by Mughal emperor Babur in Ayodhya in 1528, was razed to the ground allegedly by Hindu activists who claimed that the mosque was constructed after demolishing a Ram Temple that originally stood there.

It took us only 17 mins to demolish Babri Masjid: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday described the controversial Rafale deal as the "father of Bofors" and said Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's importance in the country's politics had increased after repeatedly speaking against the deal.

In an article in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana', Raut said those who accused Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's relatives of receiving kickbacks worth Rs 65 crore in the Bofors deal were in power now. "Today, they are accused of pocketing Rs 700 crore in the Rafale jet deal. Rafale is the father of Bofors."

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Francois Hollande's reported claims on the deal, the Sena MP wondered if the former French president would be dubbed a supporter the Congress president or an "anti-national".

On September 21, a French media report quoted Hollande as purportedly saying the Indian government proposed Reliance Defence as an offset partner for Rafale maker Dassault Aviation in the Rs 58,000-crore deal and France did not have a choice.

"The question is not that Anil Ambani was given the contract for the fighter jets, but, as against the price of Rs 527 crore for each jet, the deal was done at Rs 1,570 crore during (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi government's tenure. This means middlemen got a commission of about Rs 1,000 crore per jet," the Sena leader said.

Raut termed it laughable the BJP's allegations that Gandhi's criticism of the deal was akin to "speaking in the words of Pakistan and helping" the neighbouring country. "The same allegations were levelled against the Congress during the Bofors deal (in late 1980s). Was it then not helping Pakistan? Those in power term Bofors a scandal... However, they are not ready to believe Rafale is also a scam."

"In the country, only Rahul Gandhi was speaking against the Rafale deal, while all other political parties kept mum. Thus, Rahul is now getting more importance in the politics of the nation," the Rajya Sabha MP said.

Raut was apprehensive that the government would try to bring curtains down on the controversy by shifting the public's attention to issues like Ram temple and Hindu-Muslim. He alleged that a process was on to fool everybody on the deal and the government and BJP spokespersons were having to speak a "100 lies to hide one lie".

"Nothing related to security deals are hidden anymore. Thus, there is no point in not disclosing details in the name of (national) security. Defence deals have not been brought under the ambit of the RTI, yet this Rafale came out," he added.

Led by the Congress, the Opposition parties have been attacking the BJP government over the Rafale deal, alleging it was procuring 36 Rafale jets from France at an exorbitantly high cost.

The government has denied the charge, arguing that it was getting the jets cheaper than what the previous UPA dispensation had negotiated. Anil Ambani had contended that the Indian government had no role in Dassault picking up his company as a local partner.

The Shiv Sena is part of the BJP-led governments at the Centre and also in Maharashtra. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party has often criticised the Modi government over its policies and other issues.&nbsp;

Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday described the controversial Rafale deal as the "father of Bofors" and said Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's importance in the country's politics had increased after repeatedly speaking against the deal.

Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday described the controversial Rafale deal as the "father of Bofors" and said Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's importance in the country's politics had increased after repeatedly speaking against the deal. In an article in Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana', Raut said those who accused Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's relatives of receiving kickbacks worth Rs 65 crore in the Bofors deal were in power now. "Today, they are accused of pocketing Rs 700 crore in the Rafale jet deal. Rafale is the father of Bofors." Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Francois Hollande's reported claims on the deal, the Sena MP wondered if the former French president would be dubbed a supporter the Congress president or an "anti-national". On September 21, a French media report quoted Hollande as purportedly saying the Indian government proposed Reliance Defence as an offset partner for Rafale maker Dassault Aviation in the Rs 58,000-crore deal and France did not have a choice. "The question is not that Anil Ambani was given the contract for the fighter jets, but, as against the price of Rs 527 crore for each jet, the deal was done at Rs 1,570 crore during (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi government's tenure. This means middlemen got a commission of about Rs 1,000 crore per jet," the Sena leader said. Raut termed it laughable the BJP's allegations that Gandhi's criticism of the deal was akin to "speaking in the words of Pakistan and helping" the neighbouring country. "The same allegations were levelled against the Congress during the Bofors deal (in late 1980s). Was it then not helping Pakistan? Those in power term Bofors a scandal... However, they are not ready to believe Rafale is also a scam." "In the country, only Rahul Gandhi was speaking against the Rafale deal, while all other political parties kept mum. Thus, Rahul is now getting more importance in the politics of the nation," the Rajya Sabha MP said. Raut was apprehensive that the government would try to bring curtains down on the controversy by shifting the public's attention to issues like Ram temple and Hindu-Muslim. He alleged that a process was on to fool everybody on the deal and the government and BJP spokespersons were having to speak a "100 lies to hide one lie". "Nothing related to security deals are hidden anymore. Thus, there is no point in not disclosing details in the name of (national) security. Defence deals have not been brought under the ambit of the RTI, yet this Rafale came out," he added. Led by the Congress, the Opposition parties have been attacking the BJP government over the Rafale deal, alleging it was procuring 36 Rafale jets from France at an exorbitantly high cost. The government has denied the charge, arguing that it was getting the jets cheaper than what the previous UPA dispensation had negotiated. Anil Ambani had contended that the Indian government had no role in Dassault picking up his company as a local partner. The Shiv Sena is part of the BJP-led governments at the Centre and also in Maharashtra. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party has often criticised the Modi government over its policies and other issues.

Rafale deal is 'father of Bofors': Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sounded a conciliatory note for its ally Shiv Sena when he hinted that BJP will jointly contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections with Uddhav Thackeray's party.

Fadnavis was speaking at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday where Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut interviewed him.

"The Shiv Sena may be a party led by Uddhav Thackeray, but it is run on the ethos of late Balasaheb Thackeray. Looking at the current situation, I can say that all secular, but Hindutva parties will come together to counter the pseudo-secular opposition parties," Fadnavis said. "This was Balasaheb's thinking as well," he added.

When Raut asked him why Bal Thackeray's ideology was forgotten by the BJP in 2014 when it snapped ties with the Sena, Fadnavis blamed the estranged ally for being adamant for just four more seats.

"We had offered you 147 seats, but you were adamant on 151. Had you accepted our offer, the Sena would have got more seats than the BJP (in the ensuing Assembly polls), and either Uddhavji or you would have become the CM," Fadnavis retorted.

Raut also asked Fadnavis how he knew the Sena's future plans when he could not even predict the next move of the RSS.

"The Shiv Sena is a political party and hence it is easy to predict what it will do in future. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not have any political compulsions. Its programmes are fixed at times a year in advance and it executes them as per their schedule," Fadnavis said.

He denied that Prime Minister Narendra Modi or BJP chief Amit Shah hold the "remote control" of the Maharashtra government.

Fadnavis also refuted allegations that he has failed as the state's home minister, saying the conviction rate is important and not the crime rate.

"In the last three years, we have taken the rate of conviction to 32 per cent from 8 per cent. That is my achievement.... (late NCP leader and former home minister) R R Patil had once told me that the CM must keep the Home portfolio with himself, because most of the decisions of the department are given a final nod by the CM," the Maharashtra Chief Minister said.

Fadnavis also appealed to all political parties to introspect whether they were glorifying criminals by inducting them. People too should decide if such criminals should be elected, he said.

When Raut asked him why Bal Thackeray's ideology was forgotten by the BJP in 2014 when it snapped ties with the Sena, Fadnavis blamed the estranged ally for being adamant for just four seats.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sounded a conciliatory note for its ally Shiv Sena when he hinted that BJP will jointly contest 2019 Lok Sabha elections with Uddhav Thackeray's party. Fadnavis was speaking at an event in Mumbai on Tuesday where Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut interviewed him. "The Shiv Sena may be a party led by Uddhav Thackeray, but it is run on the ethos of late Balasaheb Thackeray. Looking at the current situation, I can say that all secular, but Hindutva parties will come together to counter the pseudo-secular opposition parties," Fadnavis said. "This was Balasaheb's thinking as well," he added. When Raut asked him why Bal Thackeray's ideology was forgotten by the BJP in 2014 when it snapped ties with the Sena, Fadnavis blamed the estranged ally for being adamant for just four more seats. "We had offered you 147 seats, but you were adamant on 151. Had you accepted our offer, the Sena would have got more seats than the BJP (in the ensuing Assembly polls), and either Uddhavji or you would have become the CM," Fadnavis retorted. Raut also asked Fadnavis how he knew the Sena's future plans when he could not even predict the next move of the RSS. "The Shiv Sena is a political party and hence it is easy to predict what it will do in future. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not have any political compulsions. Its programmes are fixed at times a year in advance and it executes them as per their schedule," Fadnavis said. He denied that Prime Minister Narendra Modi or BJP chief Amit Shah hold the "remote control" of the Maharashtra government. Fadnavis also refuted allegations that he has failed as the state's home minister, saying the conviction rate is important and not the crime rate. "In the last three years, we have taken the rate of conviction to 32 per cent from 8 per cent. That is my achievement.... (late NCP leader and former home minister) R R Patil had once told me that the CM must keep the Home portfolio with himself, because most of the decisions of the department are given a final nod by the CM," the Maharashtra Chief Minister said. Fadnavis also appealed to all political parties to introspect whether they were glorifying criminals by inducting them. People too should decide if such criminals should be elected, he said.

Devendra Fadnavis subtly hints at BJP-Shiv Sena tie-up for 2019 polls

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is capable of leading the country and stressed that the Narendra Modi wave has faded, a statement that is not likely to go down well with the BJP.

The anger among people in Gujarat against the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indication that the BJP would face a stiff challenge in polls, scheduled to be held in December, he said.

Raut was addressing a discussion on a TV channel.

&quot;Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is capable of leading the country. It is wrong to call him &#39;Pappu&#39;,&quot; he said referring to the nickname used to mock the Congress vice-president by a section on social media.

State Education Minister and senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde was also present at the event.

&quot;The biggest political power in this country is people... the voters. &#39;Woh kisi ko bhi Pappu bana sakte hai&#39; (People can make anyone pappu),&quot; the Sena leader said in an apparent dig at the BJP which had secured a massive mandate in 2014 polls.

Sena, the oldest constituent of the NDA, shares a &#39;blow hot-blow cold&#39; relationship with its senior ally, the BJP, in the Centre and Maharashtra.

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party has been attacking Prime Minister Modi regularly and has often taken potshots at the BJP through editorials in the party mouthpiece &quot;Saamana&quot;.&nbsp;Raut&#39;s comments came a day after the schedule for Gujarat polls was announced.

Though Sena lacks any base in Gujarat, the home state of Modi, the party had extended its support to Patidar leader Hardik Patel who had met Uddhav Thackeray at the latter&#39;s residence in Mumbai earlier this year.

&quot;The Modi wave was there in 2014 general elections but now it seems to have faded away. The way people are marching on roads of Gujarat after GST was introduced, it seems they (BJP) are going to face a challenge,&quot; Raut added.

In 2015, Sena had said that even 100 Rahul Gandhis cannot match Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s &quot;mega wave&quot; and had mocked the Congress vice president for his &#39;suit-boot ki sarkar&#39; jibe.

"Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is capable of leading the country. It is wrong to call him 'Pappu'," Sena MP said referring to the nickname used to mock the Congress vice-president by a section on social media.

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday said Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi is capable of leading the country and stressed that the Narendra Modi wave has faded, a statement that is not likely to go down well with the BJP. The anger among people in Gujarat against the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indication that the BJP would face a stiff challenge in polls, scheduled to be held in December, he said. Raut was addressing a discussion on a TV channel. "Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is capable of leading the country. It is wrong to call him 'Pappu'," he said referring to the nickname used to mock the Congress vice-president by a section on social media. State Education Minister and senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde was also present at the event. "The biggest political power in this country is people... the voters. 'Woh kisi ko bhi Pappu bana sakte hai' (People can make anyone pappu)," the Sena leader said in an apparent dig at the BJP which had secured a massive mandate in 2014 polls. Sena, the oldest constituent of the NDA, shares a 'blow hot-blow cold' relationship with its senior ally, the BJP, in the Centre and Maharashtra. The Uddhav Thackeray-led party has been attacking Prime Minister Modi regularly and has often taken potshots at the BJP through editorials in the party mouthpiece "Saamana". Raut's comments came a day after the schedule for Gujarat polls was announced. Though Sena lacks any base in Gujarat, the home state of Modi, the party had extended its support to Patidar leader Hardik Patel who had met Uddhav Thackeray at the latter's residence in Mumbai earlier this year. "The Modi wave was there in 2014 general elections but now it seems to have faded away. The way people are marching on roads of Gujarat after GST was introduced, it seems they (BJP) are going to face a challenge," Raut added. In 2015, Sena had said that even 100 Rahul Gandhis cannot match Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "mega wave" and had mocked the Congress vice president for his 'suit-boot ki sarkar' jibe.

Rahul Gandhi capable of leading the country: Shiv Sena

The Shiv Sena has come out in support of its MP who beat -- with his slipper -- a 60-year-old Air India staffer.

The Shiv Sena&#39;s S Raut said: &quot;A mistake was made, violence was used, we will see who was responsible for that. An FIR has been lodged no? Now we will see who else an FIR should be lodged against.&quot;&nbsp;

Raut went on to add: &quot;Anybody -- an ordinary person or a minister -- can get angry if wrong has been done to him.&quot;&nbsp;

ANI reported that Raut was speaking on behalf of the party, not as an individual.&nbsp;

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Gaikwad has said on Thursday: &quot;I hit him 25 times. Yes, I hit him with my slipper.&quot;

He has refused to apologise, saying instead that it is Air India which should apologise.

Air India and four other airlines have meanwhile banned Gaikwad from flying with them.

Gaikwad becomes the first person to be put on an Indian no-fly list. This in fact is India&#39;s first no-fly list. &nbsp;

Because of his banning, he was forced to take a train back to Mumbai today.&nbsp;

Delhi Police meanwhile have said that&nbsp; an FIR has been lodged against Gaikwad.&nbsp;

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Surprisingly, and perhaps shamefully, Gaikwad has received support from other political quarters too.&nbsp;

Union minister of state for law and justice PP Chaudhary was quoted by ANI as saying that, &quot;There is no law that bars anyone from travelling anywhere...&nbsp;

The BJP MP added, &quot;If someone has committed a crime he can be punished but denying (him) a ticket is seriously wrong.&quot;&nbsp;

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Says an FIR has been filed against Ravindra Gaikwad. 'Now we will see who else an FIR should be lodged against'

The Shiv Sena has come out in support of its MP who beat -- with his slipper -- a 60-year-old Air India staffer. The Shiv Sena's S Raut said: "A mistake was made, violence was used, we will see who was responsible for that. An FIR has been lodged no? Now we will see who else an FIR should be lodged against." Raut went on to add: "Anybody -- an ordinary person or a minister -- can get angry if wrong has been done to him." ANI reported that Raut was speaking on behalf of the party, not as an individual. Galti hui hai, haat utha hai, uske liye kaun zimedaar hai woh dekhenge. FIR kiya hai na? Hum dekhlenge aur kis par FIR honi chahiye: S Raut pic.twitter.com/2dbVT6dax0 — ANI (@ANI_news) March 24, 2017 × Aam aadmi ho ya mantri ho kisi ka bhi gussa phut sakta hai agar uske saath galat hua hai: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena on Ravindra Gaikwad pic.twitter.com/VDgnq27UVQ — ANI (@ANI_news) March 24, 2017 × Gaikwad has said on Thursday: "I hit him 25 times. Yes, I hit him with my slipper." He has refused to apologise, saying instead that it is Air India which should apologise. Air India and four other airlines have meanwhile banned Gaikwad from flying with them. Gaikwad becomes the first person to be put on an Indian no-fly list. This in fact is India's first no-fly list. Because of his banning, he was forced to take a train back to Mumbai today. Delhi Police meanwhile have said that an FIR has been lodged against Gaikwad. Case registered under IPC 308 & 355 and transferred to Delhi Police crime branch for thorough probe: Dependra Pathak, Spokesperson,DP pic.twitter.com/lUc4aQeCEi — ANI (@ANI_news) March 24, 2017 × Surprisingly, and perhaps shamefully, Gaikwad has received support from other political quarters too. Union minister of state for law and justice PP Chaudhary was quoted by ANI as saying that, "There is no law that bars anyone from travelling anywhere... The BJP MP added, "If someone has committed a crime he can be punished but denying (him) a ticket is seriously wrong." There is no law that bars anyone from travelling anywhere or denying a ticket: Union MoS for law and justice PP Chaudhary on Gaikwad pic.twitter.com/AfhlT0LEv1 — ANI (@ANI_news) March 24, 2017 × If someone has committed a crime, he can be punished but denying a ticket is seriously wrong: PP Chaudhary on Shiv Sena MP R Gaikwad pic.twitter.com/LCETnsk8Nw — ANI (@ANI_news) March 24, 2017 × News reports meanwhile added that the AI staffer Sukumar Raman was insistent that charges should be filed against Gaikwad, They are public servants, elected by public they need to behave in a decent manner: Sukumar, AI staff assaulted by Shiv Sena MP R.Gaikwad pic.twitter.com/K8e4kcUiJ3 — ANI (@ANI_news) March 24, 2017 × (WION)

Shiv Sena comes out in support of MP who beat Air India staffer

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