Loudspeaker Row: Muslims Should Understand Religion Is Not Bigger Than Law, Says Raj Thackeray

Mumbai: In the wake of the ongoing loudspeaker controversy in the state, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday said the country’s Muslims should understand that “religion is not above the law and the country” and also asked them to remove loudspeakers from mosques.

“We do not want riots in Maharashtra. No one objected to offering Namaz. We want loudspeakers that are installed in mosques and are illegal in the entire country should be taken down. If you do it on loudspeaker, then we will also use loudspeakers for it. Muslims should understand that religion isn’t bigger than the law. After May 3, I will see what to do,” Thackeray said.

The MNS chief asked Hindus to “wait till May 3” to play Hanuman Chalisa in front of mosques and then “not remove loudspeakers”.

Notably, Thackeray had earlier warned the Maha Vikas Aghadi government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3, otherwise, party workers would put up speakers and play Hanuman Chalisa outside mosques.

“I only have to say to the Hindus across India to wait till May 3. And after that, play Hanuman Chalisa in front of all such mosques that don’t take down the loudspeakers,” he said

State Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil had said, “Clear instructions have been given that loudspeakers are allowed within the permissible decibel limit and legal action will be taken if anyone violates it.”

Responding to the statement, Thackeray said that he needs to take permission before holding his rally, however, this is not the case with the use of loudspeakers in mosques.

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