'Speech must not insult any community': Pune police issues 13 guidelines ahead of Raj Thackeray's rally today

Pune Police has issued 13 conditions which have to be followed during the public rally to be held by MNS chief Raj Thackeray today. Violation will invite legal action, says the official order.

As per instructions issued by Swargate police station, Thackeray’s speech must not insult any community or result in ill-will among people.

“Following points to be followed by the MNS rally organisers. Participants should not make speeches that will result in insult to any community or create tension between communities. Citizens attending meetings should follow self-discipline. Organisers should make sure they will create awareness among those attending to not raise offensive slogans,” the communique from the police read.

It also said the number of people attending must be capped at the capacity of the auditorium, and noise norms laid down by the Supreme Court have to be adhered to completely.

The police letter said no person would carry weapons to the rally scheduled to take place at Ganesh Kala Krida Manch here.

Thackeray is expected to give reasons for the postponement of his June 5 visit to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh to seek blessings at the Ram Temple there.

His earlier rallies, at Gudi Padwa in Mumbai and later in Aurangabad, have been controversial due to his statements seeking removal of loudspeakers atop mosques as well as for the challenges he threw at the administration on law and order if his demand was not fulfilled.

(With PTI inputs)

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