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FIR Against Amit Thackeray, 20-25 Others Over Unauthorised Entry at Pune College

Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena president Amit Thackeray and 20-25 others have been booked by Pune police following a complaint alleging unauthorised entry into Government Polytechnic College, removal of PM Modi's photograph, and intimidation of staff. Thackeray and MNS leaders defend the action, saying they objected to the PM's photo being placed alongside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.

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FIR Registered Over College Incident

Pune's Chaturshringi police have registered a First Information Report against Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena (MNVS) president Amit Thackeray and 20-25 unidentified office-bearers, students and activists. The action follows a complaint by Dr Rajendra Kashiram Patil, a 52-year-old staff member of Government Polytechnic College in Ganeshkhind, who alleged that the group entered the college office without authorisation on Monday between 12:30 pm and 1:15 pm.

According to the complaint, the group removed a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the office, threatened Patil and other staff members, and raised slogans despite being asked to leave. The FIR, registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Maharashtra Police Act, includes provisions related to unlawful entry, criminal intimidation, obstruction and causing disturbance. The exact sections cited vary by report: one version lists Sections 329(3), 189(1), 46, 221 and 351(2), while another lists Sections 329(3), 189(9), 84, 229 and 349(2), along with Section 120 of the Maharashtra Police Act.

Police officials, including Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajnikant Chilumula, Assistant Commissioner of Police Brahmadev Gawde and senior officials from Chaturshringi police station, visited the spot. Further investigation is underway.

Thackeray's Response

Speaking about the cases registered against him, Thackeray said, "The first case against me was registered over a protest related to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. I am ready to face as many such cases as may be registered against me. No one can be compared with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. If anyone makes objectionable remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, we are ready to stand up and take on the issue."

According to reports, the incident occurred during Thackeray's interaction with students, who raised issues including canteen food shortages, lack of sports coaches, hostel facilities, sanitation and classroom conditions. A student pointed out that Modi's photograph was placed alongside those of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Thackeray questioned the placement, and MNS workers then removed the photograph.

Thackeray said that while government institutions may have protocols governing photographs, he objected to Modi's photograph being displayed alongside Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Ambedkar. "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar cannot be compared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A government college may have a protocol regarding photographs, but placing the Prime Minister's photograph alongside Shivaji Maharaj and Babasaheb Ambedkar is not acceptable," he said.

MNS Defence

Pune MNS city president Dhananjay Dalvi defended the action, saying, "One of the students brought the issue to Amit Thackeray's attention. For us, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is our icon. We will not accept any attempt to place Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same footing as them. If an FIR has been registered for standing up for the honour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, we consider it a matter of pride."

Dalvi also questioned the college's decision, asking, "The question is, what message is the government college trying to convey by placing the Prime Minister's photograph alongside that of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?"

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Free Press Journal

Framing: Reports the police booking of Amit Thackeray and others for unauthorised entry, highlighting the number of people and calling viewers to watch a video.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Amit Thackeray, president of Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena (MNVS), and 20-25 unidentified office-bearers, students and activists were booked by Chaturshringi police.
The complaint was filed by Dr Rajendra Kashiram Patil, 52, a staff member of the institute.
The group allegedly entered the college office without authorisation, removed a photograph of PM Narendra Modi, and threatened Patil and other staff members.
They allegedly raised slogans and caused a disturbance despite being asked to leave.
An FIR was registered under Sections 329(3), 189(1), 46, 221 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 120 of the Maharashtra Police Act.
Police officials including DCP Rajnikant Chilumula, ACP Brahmadev Gawde visited the spot.
Thackeray said: "I am ready to face as many such cases as may be registered against me." and "If anyone makes objectionable remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, we are ready to stand up and take on the issue."

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Hindustan Times

Framing: Headline leads with the registration of an FIR against Amit Thackeray and 20-25 others over the removal of PM Modi's photo at a Pune college.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

FIR against Amit Thackeray and 20-25 others
Complaint registered at Chaturshringi police station on August 31
Group allegedly removed Modi's photograph, threatened staff, raised slogans and created a commotion
Complaint filed by Rajendra Kashiram Patil, associated with the government institution
Case registered under Sections 329(3), 189(9), 84, 229 and 349(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 120 of the Maharashtra Police Act
Provisions relate to unlawful entry, criminal intimidation, obstruction and causing disturbance
Police named Thackeray and 20-25 unidentified MNS office-bearers, students and workers as accused
Further investigation is underway
Incident occurred during interaction with students; issues raised included canteen food shortages, lack of sports coaches, hostel facilities, sanitation and classroom conditions
Student pointed out Modi's photograph placed alongside those of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar
Thackeray questioned the placement, following which MNS workers removed the photograph
Thackeray said government institutions may have protocols but objected to Modi's photograph alongside Shivaji Maharaj and Ambedkar
Thackeray quote: "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar cannot be compared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A government college may have a protocol regarding photographs, but placing the Prime Minister’s photograph alongside Shivaji Maharaj and Babasaheb Ambedkar is not acceptable."
Pune MNS city president Dhananjay Dalvi defended the action and said: "One of the students brought the issue to Amit Thackeray’s attention. For us, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is our icon. We will not accept any attempt to place Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same footing as them. If an FIR has been registered for standing up for the honour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, we consider it a matter of pride."
Dalvi added: "The question is, what message is the government college trying to convey by placing the Prime Minister’s photograph alongside that of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?"

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAmit Thackeray, president of Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena (MNVS), and 20-25 unidentified office-bearers, students and activists were booked by Chaturshringi police.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe complaint was filed by Dr Rajendra Kashiram Patil, 52, a staff member of the institute.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe group allegedly entered the college office without authorisation, removed a photograph of PM Narendra Modi, and threatened Patil and other staff members.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe group allegedly raised slogans and caused a disturbance despite being asked to leave.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimAn FIR was registered under Sections 329(3), 189(1), 46, 221 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 120 of the Maharashtra Police Act.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC
ClaimAn FIR was registered under Sections 329(3), 189(9), 84, 229 and 349(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Section 120 of the Maharashtra Police Act.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimPolice officials including DCP Chaturshringi and ACP Chaturshringi visited the spot.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC
ClaimAmit Thackeray said: "I am ready to face as many cases as may be registered against me."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC
ClaimAmit Thackeray said: "If anyone makes objectionable remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, we are ready to stand up and take on the issue."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe incident occurred between 12:30 pm and 1:15 pm on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Free Press Journal as of Aug 31, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC, Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimThe incident occurred during Thackeray's interaction with students, where issues including canteen food shortages, lack of hostel facilities, sanitation and classroom conditions were raised.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimA student pointed out that Modi's photograph was placed alongside those of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimAmit Thackeray said: "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar cannot be compared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A government college may have a protocol regarding photographs, but placing the Prime Minister’s photograph alongside Shivaji Maharaj and Babasaheb Ambedkar is not acceptable."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimDhananjay Dalvi, Pune city president of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, said: "One of the students brought the issue to Amit Thackeray's attention. For us, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar is our icon. We will not accept any attempt to place Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the same footing as them. If an FIR has been registered for standing up for the honour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, we consider it a matter of pride."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC

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