Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray chaired a meeting with BMC officials and discussed work on various projects.
Whether I live or die I will expose you, Kangana to Uddhav Thackeray, Karan Johar
LIVE: Kangana Ranaut to visit Mumbai today
20:06 September 09
20:03 September 09
15 detained for protesting BMC action against Kangana Ranaut
Around 15 persons, including some women, were detained on Wednesday for allegedly holding a protest against Mumbai civic body's act of demolishing a part of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's bungalow at Bandra here, a police official said.
The protesters gathered outside Ranaut's bungalow in Pali Hill area in the afternoon to show solidarity with the actor after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished alleged illegal alterations at her property.
19:18 September 09
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Today they have demolished my house tomorrow it will be yours, governments come and go when you normalise violent suppression of a voice it becomes the norm, today one person being burned at the stake tomorrow it will be jowhar of thousands,wake up now.
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Today they have demolished my house tomorrow it will be yours, governments come and go when you normalise violent suppression of a voice it becomes the norm, today one person being burned at the stake tomorrow it will be jowhar of thousands,wake up now.
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020Today they have demolished my house tomorrow it will be yours, governments come and go when you normalise violent suppression of a voice it becomes the norm, today one person being burned at the stake tomorrow it will be jowhar of thousands,wake up now.
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
'Today they have demolished my house tomorrow it will be yours', tweets Kangana Ranaut
19:17 September 09
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Come Udhav Thakeray and Karan Johar Gang you broke my work place come now break my house then break my face and body, I want world to see clearly what you anyway do underhand, whether I live or die I will expose you regardless 🙂
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Come Udhav Thakeray and Karan Johar Gang you broke my work place come now break my house then break my face and body, I want world to see clearly what you anyway do underhand, whether I live or die I will expose you regardless 🙂
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020Come Udhav Thakeray and Karan Johar Gang you broke my work place come now break my house then break my face and body, I want world to see clearly what you anyway do underhand, whether I live or die I will expose you regardless 🙂
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
"Whether I live or die I will expose you regardless,"-Kangana's message to Uddhav Thackeray, Karan Johar
19:13 September 09
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My office was suddenly declared illegal in last 24 hours, they have destroyed everything inside including furniture and lights and now I am getting threats they will come to my house and break it as well,I am glad my judgement of movie mafia’s favourite world’s best CM was right. https://t.co/mMGbFeRztI
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">My office was suddenly declared illegal in last 24 hours, they have destroyed everything inside including furniture and lights and now I am getting threats they will come to my house and break it as well,I am glad my judgement of movie mafia’s favourite world’s best CM was right. https://t.co/mMGbFeRztI
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020My office was suddenly declared illegal in last 24 hours, they have destroyed everything inside including furniture and lights and now I am getting threats they will come to my house and break it as well,I am glad my judgement of movie mafia’s favourite world’s best CM was right. https://t.co/mMGbFeRztI
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
'Glad my judgement of movie mafia's favourite CM was right', tweets Kangana Ranaut
"My office was suddenly declared illegal in last 24 hours, they have destroyed everything inside including furniture and lights and now I am getting threats they will come to my house and break it as well,I am glad my judgement of movie mafia’s favourite world’s best CM was right," tweeted Kangana Ranaut.
19:07 September 09
Shiv Sena demolition may start soon: Sanjay Nirupam on Kangana's office demolition
Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam questioned whether "Kangana's office was illegal or the BMC's act of demolishing it" and said that the High Court found the action 'improper' and stayed it.
"Politics of vendetta has a very short life span. By running after one office, Shiv Sena's 'demolition' may start," warned Nirupam, who has a running feud with the Thackeray family.
19:06 September 09
Pawar slam BMC for partly razing Kangana's office
Frowning at the BMC action, NCP leader Sarad Pawar said that though he had learnt about the incident related to Kangana's office he would not comment without knowing the full details, while pointing out that there are "many illegal structures in Mumbai".
"But in the current situation, such actions raise doubts in the people's minds. By taking the action, she has got the opportunity to speak out. It needs to be checked why the action was taken by the BMC now," Pawar said.
He also said that the media should ignore Ranaut's comparisons of Mumbai with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir or anybody else, since the state's people know about the work of the police.
17:58 September 09
Former CM Devendra Fadnavis slams Uddhav govt for Kangana's office demolition
Opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis slammed the state government for acting against Kangana. In a video message, he said, "Action taken by the Maharashtra government against Kangana's statement has damaged the Maharashtra and Mumbai Police's image. There should be action against illegal construction, but acting against a person because they spoke against you is nothing but an act of cowardice and revenge.
17:58 September 09
BMC lying about illegal construction at Kangana's bungalow'
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's lawyer on Wednesday alleged that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which demolished part of her Bandra bungalow earlier in the day, was lying about illegal construction there. Amid a raging row over Ranaut's remarks about Mumbai police, the Shiv Sena-controlled BMC on Wednesday started demolishing "illegal alterations" at her Bandra bungalow. However, the Bombay High Court later stayed the demolition process and sought to know how the civic body entered the property when the owner was not present.
16:56 September 09
Himachal CM condemns BMC demolition at Kangana's bungalow
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur condemned demolition of a portion of Kangana Ranaut's Mumbai bungalow, saying she should get "proper atmosphere" to work in her field
16:51 September 09
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ग़लत ग़लत ग़लत है !! इसको bulldozer नही #Bullydozer कहते है। किसी का घरोंदा इस बेरहमी से तोड़ना बिल्कुल ग़लत है। इसका सबसे बड़ा प्रभाव या प्रहार @KanganaTeam के घर पर नहीं बल्कि मुम्बई की ज़मीन और ज़मीर पर हुआ है। अफ़सोस अफ़सोस अफ़सोस है। ☹️
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">ग़लत ग़लत ग़लत है !! इसको bulldozer नही #Bullydozer कहते है। किसी का घरोंदा इस बेरहमी से तोड़ना बिल्कुल ग़लत है। इसका सबसे बड़ा प्रभाव या प्रहार @KanganaTeam के घर पर नहीं बल्कि मुम्बई की ज़मीन और ज़मीर पर हुआ है। अफ़सोस अफ़सोस अफ़सोस है। ☹️
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 9, 2020ग़लत ग़लत ग़लत है !! इसको bulldozer नही #Bullydozer कहते है। किसी का घरोंदा इस बेरहमी से तोड़ना बिल्कुल ग़लत है। इसका सबसे बड़ा प्रभाव या प्रहार @KanganaTeam के घर पर नहीं बल्कि मुम्बई की ज़मीन और ज़मीर पर हुआ है। अफ़सोस अफ़सोस अफ़सोस है। ☹️
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 9, 2020
Anupam Kher backs Kangana Ranaut
Bollywood actor has backed Kangana Ranaut and said that breaking someone's home is absolutely wrong. This has affected Mumbai's land and conscience.
16:34 September 09
Will take legal action against BMC, says Kangana's lawyer
Will take legal action against BMC, says Kangana's lawyer
Kangana Ranaut's lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui says, "This is revenge. This is their personal agenda. We will take legal action against BMC on this."
"I had given them the reply yesterday itself but still they rejected in the morning and carried on the demolition process. We will evaluate the damaged properties.
16:27 September 09
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महाराष्ट्र भी भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत आने वाला प्रदेश है। आज कंगना के साथ जो हुआ है वह कल पूरे देश के विभिन्न प्रान्तों से आये लोगों के साथ हो सकता है। मुम्बई को सबने मिलकर बनाया है वह किसी अकेले की विरासत नहीं।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">महाराष्ट्र भी भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत आने वाला प्रदेश है। आज कंगना के साथ जो हुआ है वह कल पूरे देश के विभिन्न प्रान्तों से आये लोगों के साथ हो सकता है। मुम्बई को सबने मिलकर बनाया है वह किसी अकेले की विरासत नहीं।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) September 9, 2020महाराष्ट्र भी भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत आने वाला प्रदेश है। आज कंगना के साथ जो हुआ है वह कल पूरे देश के विभिन्न प्रान्तों से आये लोगों के साथ हो सकता है। मुम्बई को सबने मिलकर बनाया है वह किसी अकेले की विरासत नहीं।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) September 9, 2020
Chirag Paswan comes out in defence of Kangana Ranaut
LJP President Chirag Paswan has come out in the defence of Kangana Ranaut and appealed people of Bihar and North India to stand with the actress
16:24 September 09
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तुमने जो किया अच्छा किया 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/TBZiYytSEw
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">तुमने जो किया अच्छा किया 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/TBZiYytSEw
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020तुमने जो किया अच्छा किया 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/TBZiYytSEw
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana posts stern message to CM Uddhav Thackeray after office demolition
In a video message, Kangana said, "You have demolished my house today, tomorrow your ego will be demolished."
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
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">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana tweets video of her office after demolition
15:45 September 09
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
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">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana Ranaut tweets after BMC demolishes her office
15:43 September 09
Kangana tweets video of her office after demolition
15:43 September 09
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
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">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana Ranaut took it to Twitter to share videos of her demolished building in Mumbai. However, The Bombay High Court stayed the demolition of actor Kangana Ranaut’s property by the Mumbai civic body for ‘illegal construction’.
15:42 September 09
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/9jPsCDYYrH
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">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/9jPsCDYYrH
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/9jPsCDYYrH
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana Ranaut took it to Twitter to share videos of her demolished building in Mumbai.
15:37 September 09
Sena workers protest outside Airport as Kangana arrives
Members of Bhartiya Kamgar Sena - workers' union affiliated to Shiv Sena, protested outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as actor Kangana Ranaut arrived in Mumbai
15:35 September 09
Will protect Kangana in Mumbai, says Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Workers of the RPI (A) and Karni Sena had also gathered in support of the actor. RPI (A) leader and Union minister Ramdas Athawale had declared that his party workers will protect Kangana while she is in Mumbai.
Kangana has courted controversy with her recent comments about the Mumbai Police and Maharashtra. In response to a remark by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut where he asked her not to come back to the city after she claimed she felt unsafe in the city, Kangana had compared Mumbai with PoK.
15:29 September 09
Sena workers protest with black flags outside airport
Sena workers with black flags were seen outside the Mumbai airport, shouting slogans against the Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut.
15:26 September 09
Bhartiya Kamgar Sena members gather outside airport
Members of Bhartiya Kamgar Sena gathered outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as actor Kangana Ranaut arrived in Mumbai.
15:14 September 09
Kangana reaches her residence
Kangana Ranaut has reached her Khar residence in Mumbai. She landed at the airport with her sister Rangoli Chandel amid the high political drama.
15:05 September 09
Kangana leaves airport through special gate
Kangana Ranaut left Mumbai airport through a special gate. Protesters and supporters who had gathered in large numbers start to disperse. Security has been beefed at Kangana Ranaut's residence ahead of her arrival.
The actress landed in Mumbai along with her sister Rangoli Chandel amid the on-going tusssle with the ruling Maha Vikas Agahdi government over her alleged remark of comparing Mumbai with 'PoK'.
14:54 September 09
Kangana Ranaut lands at Mumbai Airport
Kangana Ranaut lands at Mumbai Airport
Actor Kangana Ranaut has arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
14:53 September 09
"The notice given is illegal and they entered the premises illegally. There was no work underway at the premises," said Kangana Ranaut's lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui
14:41 September 09
Massive protest at Mumbai Airport ahead of Kangana's arrival
Actor Kangana Ranaut to arrive at the airport shortly. There has been masive protest at the airport ahead of her arrival.
14:27 September 09
Karni Sena supports Kangana Ranaut holds protest against Sanjay Raut in Delhi
Karni Sena supports Kangana Ranaut holds protest against Sanjay Raut in Delhi
The Karni Sena on Wednesday came out in support of actor Kangana Ranaut and staged a protest in the national capital outside the residence of Shiv Sena's Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut, amid the ongoing war of words between the two.
The supporters of the 'Panga' actor also burnt Raut's effigy during the protest and were sloganeering. The Karni Sena, also popularly known as Shri Rajput Karni Sena (SRKS), is an organisation based in Rajasthan, which also protested against the film 'Padmaavat' claiming that it distorted Rajput history.
13:51 September 09
RPI (A) activist will provide security to actress Kangana RanautRPI (A) activist will provide security to actress Kangana Ranaut
RPI (A) activist will provide security to actress Kangana Ranaut
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that RPI (A) activist will provide security to actress Kangana Ranaut.
Following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Kangana Ranaut is locked in a bitter battle with the ruling Shiv Sena over Sanjay Raut's comments.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut allegedly told Ranaut not to return to Mumbai to compare the city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), after which the actress dared to stop him when she arrives here on 9 September.
13:48 September 09
HC stays BMC's demolition at Kangana Ranaut's property
Bombay High Court stays BMC's demolition at Kangana Ranaut's property, asks the civic body to file reply on actor's petition
HC also asked BMC to clear their stand till 3 pm tomorrow. BMC had given her notice for illegal construction at his office. Kangana went to HC after the demolition
12:57 September 09
Bombay High Court begins hearing Kangana Ranaut's plea against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) demolition drive at her property in Mumbai.
12:26 September 09
HC stays BMC's demolition at Kangana Ranaut's property
Kangana attacks on Maha govt again
Kangana slammed Maharashtra government over the demolishing of her Bandra office claiming that the government has banned any demolitions in COVID till September 30.
She tweeted, "There is no illegal construction in my house, also the government has banned any demolitions in COVID till September 30, Bullywood watch now this is what Fascism looks like Slightly smiling face#DeathOfDemocracy #KanganaRanaut"
The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday started demolishing the Bandra office of Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for alleged unauthorised modifications/extensions.
A team of the BMC H-West Ward officers accompanied by a police posse reached the office with bulldozers, JCBs and other heavy equipment and took up the demolition work from the outside.
12:02 September 09
Kangana files a plea in High Court against BMC
Kangana files a plea in High Court against BMC
Kangana Ranaut's lawyer files a plea in High Court against the demolition drive by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at her property. Hearing to take place at 12.30 pm today.
Meanwhile, BMC officials carry out demolition at Kangana Ranaut's office.
11:34 September 09
Kangana again called Mumbai as Pakistan and PoK
Actor Kangana Ranaut headed to Mumbai today in the middle of a massive row over her comments comparing the city to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), which provoked a fierce backlash from Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena.
The Shiv Sena-controlled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today demolished "illegal alterations" at the Bandra bungalow of Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut.
The 33-year-old actor, who is scheduled to reach Mumbai around 2:20 pm, has alleged that the Maharashtra government is targeting her because of her fight with the Shiv Sena.
In a tweet, she posted a few pictures of some civic employees at her residence and said "Babur and his army".
In another tweet, she also wrote "Pakistan..."
"I am never wrong and my enemies prove again and again this is why my Mumbai is POK now," she added.
11:25 September 09
Kangna has alleged that the Maharashtra government is targeting her because of her fight with the Shiv Sena.
"As I am all set for Mumbai Darshan on my way to the airport, Maharashtra government and their goons are at my property all set to illegally break it down, go on! I promised to give blood for Maharashtra pride this is nothing take everything but my spirit will only rise higher and higher," she tweeted this morning.
11:02 September 09
Kangana Ranaut reaches Mohali International Airport
Kangana Ranaut reaches Mohali International Airport
Actor Kangana Ranaut reaches Mohali International Airport, she will be leaving for Mumbai shortly.
09:46 September 09
Adequate security near airport ahead of Kangana's arrival: Cops
Adequate security near airport ahead of Kangana's arrival: Cops
Mumbai Police have made adequate security arrangements near the airport here ahead of actress Kangana Ranaut's arrival, an official said on Wednesday.
Ranaut, who is locked in a bitter war of words with the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra over her comments on the Mumbai Police after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, is expected to reach here in the afternoon.
"We have made adequate security arrangements near the airport to avoid any untoward incident," a police official said.
09:37 September 09
Karni Sena supports Kangana, seeks action against Sanjay Raut
Gorakhpur: The Karni Sena has come out in support of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut and has sought action against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.
The Karni Sena members staged a protest in Gorakhpur on Tuesday against Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut for his disparaging remarks against the actor.
The Karni Sena has also declared that it will take responsibility for Kangana Ranaut's security in Mumbai. The actor is scheduled to arrive in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The Karni Sena said its members will protect Kangana Ranaut and escort her from the airport to her home.
09:34 September 09
Maha Home Minister Anil Deshmukh again gets threat calls
Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has again received threat calls over his stance in connection with the controversy involving actress Kangana Ranaut, sources close to him said on Wednesday.
Deshmukh received these calls from different persons from Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday and at around 6 am on
Wednesday and the matter are being probed, the sources said.
Earlier also, an anonymous caller phoned Deshmukh's Nagpur office, threatening him and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, a Minister said on Monday.
09:13 September 09
Kangana offers prayers at a temple
Actor Kangana Ranaut offers prayers at a temple in Kothi area of Hamirpur district. she is en route Chandigarh from Mandi District.
From Chandigarh, she will be leaving for Mumbai.
07:46 September 09
Actor Kangana Ranaut leaves for Chandigarh Actor Kangana Ranaut leaves from Bhanwla village in Mandi Distric
Actor Kangana Ranaut leaves for Chandigarh
Actor Kangana Ranaut leaves from Bhanwla village in Mandi District for Chandigarh.
From Chandigarh, she will be leaving for Mumbai.
07:40 September 09
Kangana Ranaut has tested negative for COVID19. Dr Devender Sharma, Chief Medical Officer, Mandi District confirmed the report.
06:40 September 09
Kangana Ranaut to visit Mumbai today
New Delhi: Kangana Ranaut has been given Y-plus category security and will be protected by about 10 armed commandos propelling the actor to the centre of a heated political row with Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena and its coalition partners criticising the BJP-led Centre for the decision.
Ranaut, who had said she feared Mumbai Police after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and likened the Maharashtra capital to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and declared that no one could crush a patriot.
The decision to provide 24X7 security comes two days before Ranaut, who is in her home state Himachal Pradesh, plans to visit Mumbai on September 9. Her comments, including on drug use in the section of the film industry, led to a bitter row with Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, and many more joining in with their views.
Kangana announced that she will travel to Mumbai on Wednesday. However, Kangana's movement from Manali to Mumbai has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and limited connectivity between the hill town to Mumbai.
Himachal health department officials on Monday collected Kangana's samples for Covid-19 testing. The test report is came negative on Tuesday.
Mumbai municipal authorities will home quarantine the actress immediately after she lands in Mumbai. There are also reports that she will also be stamped.
Earlier, describing the Queen star as a daughter of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur issued a video statement welcoming the Centre's decision.
He said the Central and the state governments are providing security to the actor and would do whatever necessary for her security.
Ranaut, a National Award-winning actor often in the headlines for her provocative comments, went on Twitter to express gratitude for the security being provided to her.
In Mumbai, a political storm raged.
The actor took to Twitter to share videos of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials at her office premises here and alleged that they may demolish the property on Tuesday.
"They have forcefully taken over my office measuring everything, also harassing my neighbours," she tweeted.
The lines between Bollywood and the world of politics blurring once again, the issue of the Centre providing security to the star led to the Shiv Sena, the NCP and the Congress, the three parties that form the ruling coalition in Maharashtra, lashing out at the BJP.
Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh added that Ranaut's comments should be condemned by everybody and the state belongs to all, including the BJP.
"The Centre's move to provide security to people who insult Mumbai and Maharashtra is surprising and also sad," he said.
In an apparent jibe at Ranaut, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said some people don't have gratitude for the city in which they earn their livelihood.
BJP leader Ram Kadam had recently asked the state government to provide police protection to Ranaut since "she wanted to expose the Bollywood drug nexus".
Responding to Kadam's tweet, the actor said she feared Mumbai Police more than the "movie mafia", and would prefer security either from Himachal Pradesh or the Centre.
Reacting strongly to her comment, Shiv Sena leader Raut purportedly said, "We kindly request her not to come to Mumbai. This is nothing but an insult to Mumbai Police."
Hitting back, Ranaut tweeted, "Why is Mumbai feeling like Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir?"
Raut had on Friday urged the Maharashtra government to take action against people defaming the city police. He also asked Ranaut to tour PoK to see the situation there.
In a tweet stating that she would be returning to Mumbai on September 9, Ranaut had dared anyone to stop her. Sena MLA Saranik hit back with a slap threat and said she should be arrested for sedition.
Ranaut also asked Raut to apologise for his remarks against her. Raut on Sunday said he would consider doing so only if she apologises for her "insulting" remarks against Mumbai and Maharashtra.
The CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary force, has been providing security to about 60 dignitaries and high-profile persons, including Amit Shah, Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi as well as her children Rahul and Priyanka.
(PTI)
20:06 September 09
Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray chaired a meeting with BMC officials and discussed work on various projects.
20:03 September 09
15 detained for protesting BMC action against Kangana Ranaut
Around 15 persons, including some women, were detained on Wednesday for allegedly holding a protest against Mumbai civic body's act of demolishing a part of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's bungalow at Bandra here, a police official said.
The protesters gathered outside Ranaut's bungalow in Pali Hill area in the afternoon to show solidarity with the actor after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished alleged illegal alterations at her property.
19:18 September 09
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Today they have demolished my house tomorrow it will be yours, governments come and go when you normalise violent suppression of a voice it becomes the norm, today one person being burned at the stake tomorrow it will be jowhar of thousands,wake up now.
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Today they have demolished my house tomorrow it will be yours, governments come and go when you normalise violent suppression of a voice it becomes the norm, today one person being burned at the stake tomorrow it will be jowhar of thousands,wake up now.
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020Today they have demolished my house tomorrow it will be yours, governments come and go when you normalise violent suppression of a voice it becomes the norm, today one person being burned at the stake tomorrow it will be jowhar of thousands,wake up now.
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
'Today they have demolished my house tomorrow it will be yours', tweets Kangana Ranaut
19:17 September 09
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Come Udhav Thakeray and Karan Johar Gang you broke my work place come now break my house then break my face and body, I want world to see clearly what you anyway do underhand, whether I live or die I will expose you regardless 🙂
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Come Udhav Thakeray and Karan Johar Gang you broke my work place come now break my house then break my face and body, I want world to see clearly what you anyway do underhand, whether I live or die I will expose you regardless 🙂
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020Come Udhav Thakeray and Karan Johar Gang you broke my work place come now break my house then break my face and body, I want world to see clearly what you anyway do underhand, whether I live or die I will expose you regardless 🙂
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
"Whether I live or die I will expose you regardless,"-Kangana's message to Uddhav Thackeray, Karan Johar
19:13 September 09
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My office was suddenly declared illegal in last 24 hours, they have destroyed everything inside including furniture and lights and now I am getting threats they will come to my house and break it as well,I am glad my judgement of movie mafia’s favourite world’s best CM was right. https://t.co/mMGbFeRztI
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">My office was suddenly declared illegal in last 24 hours, they have destroyed everything inside including furniture and lights and now I am getting threats they will come to my house and break it as well,I am glad my judgement of movie mafia’s favourite world’s best CM was right. https://t.co/mMGbFeRztI
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020My office was suddenly declared illegal in last 24 hours, they have destroyed everything inside including furniture and lights and now I am getting threats they will come to my house and break it as well,I am glad my judgement of movie mafia’s favourite world’s best CM was right. https://t.co/mMGbFeRztI
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
'Glad my judgement of movie mafia's favourite CM was right', tweets Kangana Ranaut
"My office was suddenly declared illegal in last 24 hours, they have destroyed everything inside including furniture and lights and now I am getting threats they will come to my house and break it as well,I am glad my judgement of movie mafia’s favourite world’s best CM was right," tweeted Kangana Ranaut.
19:07 September 09
Shiv Sena demolition may start soon: Sanjay Nirupam on Kangana's office demolition
Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam questioned whether "Kangana's office was illegal or the BMC's act of demolishing it" and said that the High Court found the action 'improper' and stayed it.
"Politics of vendetta has a very short life span. By running after one office, Shiv Sena's 'demolition' may start," warned Nirupam, who has a running feud with the Thackeray family.
19:06 September 09
Pawar slam BMC for partly razing Kangana's office
Frowning at the BMC action, NCP leader Sarad Pawar said that though he had learnt about the incident related to Kangana's office he would not comment without knowing the full details, while pointing out that there are "many illegal structures in Mumbai".
"But in the current situation, such actions raise doubts in the people's minds. By taking the action, she has got the opportunity to speak out. It needs to be checked why the action was taken by the BMC now," Pawar said.
He also said that the media should ignore Ranaut's comparisons of Mumbai with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir or anybody else, since the state's people know about the work of the police.
17:58 September 09
Former CM Devendra Fadnavis slams Uddhav govt for Kangana's office demolition
Opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis slammed the state government for acting against Kangana. In a video message, he said, "Action taken by the Maharashtra government against Kangana's statement has damaged the Maharashtra and Mumbai Police's image. There should be action against illegal construction, but acting against a person because they spoke against you is nothing but an act of cowardice and revenge.
17:58 September 09
BMC lying about illegal construction at Kangana's bungalow'
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut's lawyer on Wednesday alleged that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which demolished part of her Bandra bungalow earlier in the day, was lying about illegal construction there. Amid a raging row over Ranaut's remarks about Mumbai police, the Shiv Sena-controlled BMC on Wednesday started demolishing "illegal alterations" at her Bandra bungalow. However, the Bombay High Court later stayed the demolition process and sought to know how the civic body entered the property when the owner was not present.
16:56 September 09
Himachal CM condemns BMC demolition at Kangana's bungalow
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur condemned demolition of a portion of Kangana Ranaut's Mumbai bungalow, saying she should get "proper atmosphere" to work in her field
16:51 September 09
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ग़लत ग़लत ग़लत है !! इसको bulldozer नही #Bullydozer कहते है। किसी का घरोंदा इस बेरहमी से तोड़ना बिल्कुल ग़लत है। इसका सबसे बड़ा प्रभाव या प्रहार @KanganaTeam के घर पर नहीं बल्कि मुम्बई की ज़मीन और ज़मीर पर हुआ है। अफ़सोस अफ़सोस अफ़सोस है। ☹️
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">ग़लत ग़लत ग़लत है !! इसको bulldozer नही #Bullydozer कहते है। किसी का घरोंदा इस बेरहमी से तोड़ना बिल्कुल ग़लत है। इसका सबसे बड़ा प्रभाव या प्रहार @KanganaTeam के घर पर नहीं बल्कि मुम्बई की ज़मीन और ज़मीर पर हुआ है। अफ़सोस अफ़सोस अफ़सोस है। ☹️
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 9, 2020ग़लत ग़लत ग़लत है !! इसको bulldozer नही #Bullydozer कहते है। किसी का घरोंदा इस बेरहमी से तोड़ना बिल्कुल ग़लत है। इसका सबसे बड़ा प्रभाव या प्रहार @KanganaTeam के घर पर नहीं बल्कि मुम्बई की ज़मीन और ज़मीर पर हुआ है। अफ़सोस अफ़सोस अफ़सोस है। ☹️
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 9, 2020
Anupam Kher backs Kangana Ranaut
Bollywood actor has backed Kangana Ranaut and said that breaking someone's home is absolutely wrong. This has affected Mumbai's land and conscience.
16:34 September 09
Will take legal action against BMC, says Kangana's lawyer
Will take legal action against BMC, says Kangana's lawyer
Kangana Ranaut's lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui says, "This is revenge. This is their personal agenda. We will take legal action against BMC on this."
"I had given them the reply yesterday itself but still they rejected in the morning and carried on the demolition process. We will evaluate the damaged properties.
16:27 September 09
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महाराष्ट्र भी भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत आने वाला प्रदेश है। आज कंगना के साथ जो हुआ है वह कल पूरे देश के विभिन्न प्रान्तों से आये लोगों के साथ हो सकता है। मुम्बई को सबने मिलकर बनाया है वह किसी अकेले की विरासत नहीं।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">महाराष्ट्र भी भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत आने वाला प्रदेश है। आज कंगना के साथ जो हुआ है वह कल पूरे देश के विभिन्न प्रान्तों से आये लोगों के साथ हो सकता है। मुम्बई को सबने मिलकर बनाया है वह किसी अकेले की विरासत नहीं।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) September 9, 2020महाराष्ट्र भी भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत आने वाला प्रदेश है। आज कंगना के साथ जो हुआ है वह कल पूरे देश के विभिन्न प्रान्तों से आये लोगों के साथ हो सकता है। मुम्बई को सबने मिलकर बनाया है वह किसी अकेले की विरासत नहीं।
— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) September 9, 2020
Chirag Paswan comes out in defence of Kangana Ranaut
LJP President Chirag Paswan has come out in the defence of Kangana Ranaut and appealed people of Bihar and North India to stand with the actress
16:24 September 09
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तुमने जो किया अच्छा किया 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/TBZiYytSEw
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">तुमने जो किया अच्छा किया 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/TBZiYytSEw
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020तुमने जो किया अच्छा किया 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/TBZiYytSEw
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana posts stern message to CM Uddhav Thackeray after office demolition
In a video message, Kangana said, "You have demolished my house today, tomorrow your ego will be demolished."
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15:45 September 09
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
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">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana tweets video of her office after demolition
15:45 September 09
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
15:44 September 09
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/pbLleNulYa
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana Ranaut tweets after BMC demolishes her office
15:43 September 09
Kangana tweets video of her office after demolition
15:43 September 09
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/JVj3VN40x3
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana Ranaut took it to Twitter to share videos of her demolished building in Mumbai. However, The Bombay High Court stayed the demolition of actor Kangana Ranaut’s property by the Mumbai civic body for ‘illegal construction’.
15:42 September 09
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#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/9jPsCDYYrH
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/9jPsCDYYrH
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/9jPsCDYYrH
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Kangana Ranaut took it to Twitter to share videos of her demolished building in Mumbai.
15:37 September 09
Sena workers protest outside Airport as Kangana arrives
Members of Bhartiya Kamgar Sena - workers' union affiliated to Shiv Sena, protested outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as actor Kangana Ranaut arrived in Mumbai
15:35 September 09
Will protect Kangana in Mumbai, says Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Workers of the RPI (A) and Karni Sena had also gathered in support of the actor. RPI (A) leader and Union minister Ramdas Athawale had declared that his party workers will protect Kangana while she is in Mumbai.
Kangana has courted controversy with her recent comments about the Mumbai Police and Maharashtra. In response to a remark by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut where he asked her not to come back to the city after she claimed she felt unsafe in the city, Kangana had compared Mumbai with PoK.
15:29 September 09
Sena workers protest with black flags outside airport
Sena workers with black flags were seen outside the Mumbai airport, shouting slogans against the Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut.
15:26 September 09
Bhartiya Kamgar Sena members gather outside airport
Members of Bhartiya Kamgar Sena gathered outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as actor Kangana Ranaut arrived in Mumbai.
15:14 September 09
Kangana reaches her residence
Kangana Ranaut has reached her Khar residence in Mumbai. She landed at the airport with her sister Rangoli Chandel amid the high political drama.
15:05 September 09
Kangana leaves airport through special gate
Kangana Ranaut left Mumbai airport through a special gate. Protesters and supporters who had gathered in large numbers start to disperse. Security has been beefed at Kangana Ranaut's residence ahead of her arrival.
The actress landed in Mumbai along with her sister Rangoli Chandel amid the on-going tusssle with the ruling Maha Vikas Agahdi government over her alleged remark of comparing Mumbai with 'PoK'.
14:54 September 09
Kangana Ranaut lands at Mumbai Airport
Kangana Ranaut lands at Mumbai Airport
Actor Kangana Ranaut has arrived at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
14:53 September 09
"The notice given is illegal and they entered the premises illegally. There was no work underway at the premises," said Kangana Ranaut's lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui
14:41 September 09
Massive protest at Mumbai Airport ahead of Kangana's arrival
Actor Kangana Ranaut to arrive at the airport shortly. There has been masive protest at the airport ahead of her arrival.
14:27 September 09
Karni Sena supports Kangana Ranaut holds protest against Sanjay Raut in Delhi
Karni Sena supports Kangana Ranaut holds protest against Sanjay Raut in Delhi
The Karni Sena on Wednesday came out in support of actor Kangana Ranaut and staged a protest in the national capital outside the residence of Shiv Sena's Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut, amid the ongoing war of words between the two.
The supporters of the 'Panga' actor also burnt Raut's effigy during the protest and were sloganeering. The Karni Sena, also popularly known as Shri Rajput Karni Sena (SRKS), is an organisation based in Rajasthan, which also protested against the film 'Padmaavat' claiming that it distorted Rajput history.
13:51 September 09
RPI (A) activist will provide security to actress Kangana RanautRPI (A) activist will provide security to actress Kangana Ranaut
RPI (A) activist will provide security to actress Kangana Ranaut
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that RPI (A) activist will provide security to actress Kangana Ranaut.
Following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Kangana Ranaut is locked in a bitter battle with the ruling Shiv Sena over Sanjay Raut's comments.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut allegedly told Ranaut not to return to Mumbai to compare the city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), after which the actress dared to stop him when she arrives here on 9 September.
13:48 September 09
HC stays BMC's demolition at Kangana Ranaut's property
Bombay High Court stays BMC's demolition at Kangana Ranaut's property, asks the civic body to file reply on actor's petition
HC also asked BMC to clear their stand till 3 pm tomorrow. BMC had given her notice for illegal construction at his office. Kangana went to HC after the demolition
12:57 September 09
Bombay High Court begins hearing Kangana Ranaut's plea against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) demolition drive at her property in Mumbai.
12:26 September 09
HC stays BMC's demolition at Kangana Ranaut's property
Kangana attacks on Maha govt again
Kangana slammed Maharashtra government over the demolishing of her Bandra office claiming that the government has banned any demolitions in COVID till September 30.
She tweeted, "There is no illegal construction in my house, also the government has banned any demolitions in COVID till September 30, Bullywood watch now this is what Fascism looks like Slightly smiling face#DeathOfDemocracy #KanganaRanaut"
The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday started demolishing the Bandra office of Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for alleged unauthorised modifications/extensions.
A team of the BMC H-West Ward officers accompanied by a police posse reached the office with bulldozers, JCBs and other heavy equipment and took up the demolition work from the outside.
12:02 September 09
Kangana files a plea in High Court against BMC
Kangana files a plea in High Court against BMC
Kangana Ranaut's lawyer files a plea in High Court against the demolition drive by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at her property. Hearing to take place at 12.30 pm today.
Meanwhile, BMC officials carry out demolition at Kangana Ranaut's office.
11:34 September 09
Kangana again called Mumbai as Pakistan and PoK
Actor Kangana Ranaut headed to Mumbai today in the middle of a massive row over her comments comparing the city to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), which provoked a fierce backlash from Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena.
The Shiv Sena-controlled Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) today demolished "illegal alterations" at the Bandra bungalow of Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut.
The 33-year-old actor, who is scheduled to reach Mumbai around 2:20 pm, has alleged that the Maharashtra government is targeting her because of her fight with the Shiv Sena.
In a tweet, she posted a few pictures of some civic employees at her residence and said "Babur and his army".
In another tweet, she also wrote "Pakistan..."
"I am never wrong and my enemies prove again and again this is why my Mumbai is POK now," she added.
11:25 September 09
Kangna has alleged that the Maharashtra government is targeting her because of her fight with the Shiv Sena.
"As I am all set for Mumbai Darshan on my way to the airport, Maharashtra government and their goons are at my property all set to illegally break it down, go on! I promised to give blood for Maharashtra pride this is nothing take everything but my spirit will only rise higher and higher," she tweeted this morning.
11:02 September 09
Kangana Ranaut reaches Mohali International Airport
Kangana Ranaut reaches Mohali International Airport
Actor Kangana Ranaut reaches Mohali International Airport, she will be leaving for Mumbai shortly.
09:46 September 09
Adequate security near airport ahead of Kangana's arrival: Cops
Adequate security near airport ahead of Kangana's arrival: Cops
Mumbai Police have made adequate security arrangements near the airport here ahead of actress Kangana Ranaut's arrival, an official said on Wednesday.
Ranaut, who is locked in a bitter war of words with the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra over her comments on the Mumbai Police after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, is expected to reach here in the afternoon.
"We have made adequate security arrangements near the airport to avoid any untoward incident," a police official said.
09:37 September 09
Karni Sena supports Kangana, seeks action against Sanjay Raut
Gorakhpur: The Karni Sena has come out in support of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut and has sought action against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.
The Karni Sena members staged a protest in Gorakhpur on Tuesday against Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut for his disparaging remarks against the actor.
The Karni Sena has also declared that it will take responsibility for Kangana Ranaut's security in Mumbai. The actor is scheduled to arrive in Mumbai on Wednesday.
The Karni Sena said its members will protect Kangana Ranaut and escort her from the airport to her home.
09:34 September 09
Maha Home Minister Anil Deshmukh again gets threat calls
Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has again received threat calls over his stance in connection with the controversy involving actress Kangana Ranaut, sources close to him said on Wednesday.
Deshmukh received these calls from different persons from Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday and at around 6 am on
Wednesday and the matter are being probed, the sources said.
Earlier also, an anonymous caller phoned Deshmukh's Nagpur office, threatening him and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, a Minister said on Monday.
09:13 September 09
Kangana offers prayers at a temple
Actor Kangana Ranaut offers prayers at a temple in Kothi area of Hamirpur district. she is en route Chandigarh from Mandi District.
From Chandigarh, she will be leaving for Mumbai.
07:46 September 09
Actor Kangana Ranaut leaves for Chandigarh Actor Kangana Ranaut leaves from Bhanwla village in Mandi Distric
Actor Kangana Ranaut leaves for Chandigarh
Actor Kangana Ranaut leaves from Bhanwla village in Mandi District for Chandigarh.
From Chandigarh, she will be leaving for Mumbai.
07:40 September 09
Kangana Ranaut has tested negative for COVID19. Dr Devender Sharma, Chief Medical Officer, Mandi District confirmed the report.
06:40 September 09
Kangana Ranaut to visit Mumbai today
New Delhi: Kangana Ranaut has been given Y-plus category security and will be protected by about 10 armed commandos propelling the actor to the centre of a heated political row with Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena and its coalition partners criticising the BJP-led Centre for the decision.
Ranaut, who had said she feared Mumbai Police after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and likened the Maharashtra capital to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and declared that no one could crush a patriot.
The decision to provide 24X7 security comes two days before Ranaut, who is in her home state Himachal Pradesh, plans to visit Mumbai on September 9. Her comments, including on drug use in the section of the film industry, led to a bitter row with Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, and many more joining in with their views.
Kangana announced that she will travel to Mumbai on Wednesday. However, Kangana's movement from Manali to Mumbai has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and limited connectivity between the hill town to Mumbai.
Himachal health department officials on Monday collected Kangana's samples for Covid-19 testing. The test report is came negative on Tuesday.
Mumbai municipal authorities will home quarantine the actress immediately after she lands in Mumbai. There are also reports that she will also be stamped.
Earlier, describing the Queen star as a daughter of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur issued a video statement welcoming the Centre's decision.
He said the Central and the state governments are providing security to the actor and would do whatever necessary for her security.
Ranaut, a National Award-winning actor often in the headlines for her provocative comments, went on Twitter to express gratitude for the security being provided to her.
In Mumbai, a political storm raged.
The actor took to Twitter to share videos of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials at her office premises here and alleged that they may demolish the property on Tuesday.
"They have forcefully taken over my office measuring everything, also harassing my neighbours," she tweeted.
The lines between Bollywood and the world of politics blurring once again, the issue of the Centre providing security to the star led to the Shiv Sena, the NCP and the Congress, the three parties that form the ruling coalition in Maharashtra, lashing out at the BJP.
Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh added that Ranaut's comments should be condemned by everybody and the state belongs to all, including the BJP.
"The Centre's move to provide security to people who insult Mumbai and Maharashtra is surprising and also sad," he said.
In an apparent jibe at Ranaut, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said some people don't have gratitude for the city in which they earn their livelihood.
BJP leader Ram Kadam had recently asked the state government to provide police protection to Ranaut since "she wanted to expose the Bollywood drug nexus".
Responding to Kadam's tweet, the actor said she feared Mumbai Police more than the "movie mafia", and would prefer security either from Himachal Pradesh or the Centre.
Reacting strongly to her comment, Shiv Sena leader Raut purportedly said, "We kindly request her not to come to Mumbai. This is nothing but an insult to Mumbai Police."
Hitting back, Ranaut tweeted, "Why is Mumbai feeling like Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir?"
Raut had on Friday urged the Maharashtra government to take action against people defaming the city police. He also asked Ranaut to tour PoK to see the situation there.
In a tweet stating that she would be returning to Mumbai on September 9, Ranaut had dared anyone to stop her. Sena MLA Saranik hit back with a slap threat and said she should be arrested for sedition.
Ranaut also asked Raut to apologise for his remarks against her. Raut on Sunday said he would consider doing so only if she apologises for her "insulting" remarks against Mumbai and Maharashtra.
The CRPF, the country's largest paramilitary force, has been providing security to about 60 dignitaries and high-profile persons, including Amit Shah, Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi as well as her children Rahul and Priyanka.
(PTI)
Last Updated : Sep 10, 2020, 6:10 AM IST
