Uddhav Thackeray trying to shut down Republic channel: Arnab

NIRMAL YESODA

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was trying to blackout the Republic channel in the State by threatening cable operators, Arnab Goswami has alleged. He also claimed that Thackeray is not releasing the channel’s jailed reporter Anuj.

“Uddhav Thackeray, release my journalists. You have broken the law and we will not allow this illegality. You didn’t write the Constitution and you have no right to turn it upside down. Your party has sent letters to cable operators to illegally blackout Republic. You are allowing and approving a series of illegalities. Release my journalists immediately and perform your constitutional duty by arresting your party leaders who have been caught red-handed sending threats to cable operators,” said Arnab, in a statement issued by Republic channel.

Soon after Arnab’s allegations, Kangana Ranaut also joined the party and condemned Thackeray and the actions of his government. Kangana claimed that the Maharashtra government was torturing critics. She also questioned the Shiv Sena government’s intention behind trying to shut down the Republic channel.

Following the death of Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput, both Kangana Ranaut and Arnab Goswami had several times questioned the genuineness of the investigation Mumbai police have carried out. Soon, Shiv Sena leaders, including Sanjay Raut MP, urged Kangana to never visit Mumbai if she feels unsafe in the city.

As Kangana’s war with the Maharashtra government reached new heights, the BMC started demolishing the actress’ Manikarnika Films building. Kangana soon obtained a court order to stop the demolition and claimed that she has built the building legally.