Hubballi violence: Man who posted triggering WhatsApp post appears for PU exam amidst tight security
Abhishek Hiremath, accused of posting controversial WhatsApp Status that triggered communal tension in Hubballi earlier this week, appeared for his Pre-University examinations on Friday here in the city.
Abhishek was escorted from the prison amidst heavy police security to the Priyadarshini College where he appeared for the examination.
Security at the examination centre was beefed up since Friday morning to avoid any untoward incident.
A student of Science in PU, Abhishek was arrested on April 16 for allegedly uploading a controversial status on WhatsApp following which communal clashes broke out in Hubballi that left over 12 policemen injured.
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BJP backs Amit Thackeray for Mahim, over Shinde Sena's candidate Sarvankar
Mumbai: The BJP has decided to support Amit Thackeray, son of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, for the Mahim constituency, despite its alliance with Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena, which has fielded sitting MLA Sada Sarvankar. The decision has led to a three-way contest between Amit Thackeray, Sarvankar, and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Mahesh Sawant in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly election on November 20.
The BJP reportedly expected Shinde’s Shiv Sena to withdraw Sarvankar in favour of Amit Thackeray, but Shiv Sena leaders argue this would risk losing votes to the Uddhav faction. Sarvankar, a three-time MLA and long-time Shiv Sena loyalist, appealed to Raj Thackeray to reconsider his son’s candidature, citing his commitment to the party under Bal Thackeray's leadership.
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed BJP's support for Amit Thackeray, while indicating ongoing discussions with Shinde Sena leaders. Amid the standoff, Raj Thackeray maintained confidence that the next government will be led by the BJP, with support from MNS, though MNS is not formally part of the Mahayuti alliance.
