Paint thrown at statue of Bal Thackerays spouse Meenatai in Mumbai

An unidentified individual allegedly threw purple paint on the statue of late Meenatai Thackeray, spouse of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray, at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai on Wednesday (September 17, 2025).

The Shivaji Park police have launched a probe into the incident. According to police, the individuals noticed the paint on the statue round 6.30 a.m., after which the Shiv Sena (UBT) employees arrived and in addition knowledgeable police.

The police have registered the criticism and scanned the footage of the CCTV cameras put in within the Shivaji Park space. According to police, the incident occurred after 6:10 a.m., and they’re tracing the identification of the individual.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray, the son of Meenatai Thackeray, reached the spot and criticised the incident, saying that is the work of an individual who’s both ashamed of his dad and mom or trying to burn Maharashtra.

“One cause could possibly be an try and burn Maharashtra, just like an unsuccessful try that was made to close down Bihar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mom was disrespected,” stated Former Chief Minister Uddhav.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief and cousin of Mr. Uddhav, Raj Thackeray, additionally visited the spot and directed the police to nab the accused in 24 hours.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Mahesh Sawant stated, “The CCTV footage reveals the incident came about after 6.15 a.m. and occurred after the rally opposing the India-Pakistan cricket match.”

The ruling alliance, Mahayuti leaders, additionally condemned the incident. 

Shiv Sena chief and Maharashtra’s Minister of State for Home and Revenue, Yogesh Kadam, said that motion could be taken in opposition to the miscreants. “Meenatai Thackeray is the mom for all Shiv Sainiks. This statue was put in by my father and Shiv Sena chief Ramdas Kadam on the directions of Bal Thackeray. This is emotional,” stated Mr. Kadam.