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Influencer Forced to Prostrate Before Raj Thackeray Photo, Faces 'MNS Style' Punishment
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Moneycontrol•21-09-2026, 11:01
Influencer Forced to Prostrate Before Raj Thackeray Photo, Faces 'MNS Style' Punishment
- •Social media influencer Mahesh Mote was allegedly humiliated by MNS workers for a reel purportedly mocking party chief Raj Thackeray.
- •Mote was forced to prostrate before a photograph of Raj Thackeray, had black ink smeared on his face, and made to perform sit-ups with slippers on his head.
- •He was compelled to record an apology video, expressing deep regret for his remarks against Raj Thackeray and MNS office-bearers.
- •MNS sub-divisional president Jagdale stated Mote used abusive language against Raj Thackeray in a video posted 15 days prior.
- •Jagdale referred to the incident as 'MNS style' and 'Mahaprasad,' warning that anyone insulting Raj Thackeray would face a similar response.
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MNS workers confronted and humiliated social media influencer Mahesh Mote because he allegedly used highly abusive language and mocked party chief Raj Thackeray in a reel posted about 15 days prior to the incident.
MNS workers smeared black ink on Mahesh Mote's face, forced him to prostrate and lie down before a photograph of Raj Thackeray, made him perform sit-ups with slippers placed on his head, and compelled him to record a tearful apology video.
Mahesh Mote appeared visibly distressed and in tears while issuing an unconditional apology to Raj Thackeray and MNS workers. He admitted that he inadvertently spoke inappropriately about party leaders in his reel and pleaded with them not to harass him further.
