Updated September 9th, 2020 at 21:12 IST
Kangana Ranaut's return LIVE Updates: HC slams BMC's 'malafide' action, actor slams CM
In Manali since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, Kangana Ranaut returned to Mumbai on Wednesday, September 9 as BMC demolished parts of her office amid her faceoff with Shiv Sena
9: 12 IST, September 9th 2020
My God! What kind of GUNDA RAJ is this? This kind of injustice cannot be a should not be tolerated! Can a President’s Rule in Maharashtra be an answer to this Injustice? Let’s establish RAM RAJ again. #WeDemandRamRaj https://t.co/3TVd4OQyWz
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) September 9, 2020
9: 12 IST, September 9th 2020
Fancy feminists, Bullywood activists, candle march groups and award vapsi gang has no comments on what High Court said about open murder of law and order in Maharashtra. Well done, thank you for proving me right always , you all deserve the treatment you get from me 🙂👌
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Paid sources of Maha government are spreading fake info,BMC never sent any notice to me until yesterday,in fact I got all the documents cleared myself from BMC for renovations. @mybmc at least have the courage to stand by your audacity 🙂 why lie now? pic.twitter.com/CVUQGxkNiS
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
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9: 12 IST, September 9th 2020
Pulling up Mumbai's civic body - BMC for its partial demolition of actress Kangana Ranaut's Pali Hill office, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, said that BMC's action were not bonafide, smacking of 'malafide'. In the order accessed by Republic TV, the HC bench comprising of Justices S J Kathawalla and R I Chagla, notes that the civic body had woken up from its slumber 'overnight' regarding 'unauthorised' works. The Bombay High Court has stayed BMC's demolition and told it to reply to the petitioner by 3:00 PM on Thursday.
It is clear beyond any doubt that the works which are ‘unauthorised’ have not come up overnight. However, all of a sudden, the Corporation appears to have overnight woken up from its slumber, issued Notice to the Petitioner, that too when she is out of the State, directing her to respond within 24 hours, and not granting her any further time, despite the written request, and proceeding to demolish the said Premises upon completion of 24 hours," notes the HC.
It added, "Though the manner in which the MCGM has proceeded to commence demolition work of the said Premises, prima facie does not appear to be bonafide and smacks of malafide, we are giving an opportunity to the MCGM to explain its stand/conduct on Affidavit by 3.00 p.m. tomorrow". Apart from these points the Court also noted that initially MCGM's lawyer did not appear for 10 minutes, did not have a copy of the petition or MCGM notice and that the Municipal Commissioner's cellphone was continuously switched-off when the Court tried to contact him.
Terming MCGM's conduct as deplorable, the Court felt that the civic body was deliberately wasting their time while trying to complete the demolition of Ranaut's office, forcing the HC to orally order the MCGM to stop its demolition work. The Court also stated that the sketch issued in the MCGM notice was extremely unclear and the ‘unauthorized’ works could be seen at all. It also stated that 'if the MCGM would act with similar swiftness qua the numerous unauthorized constructions in this City, the City would be a completely different place to live in'.
9: 12 IST, September 9th 2020
The use of state agencies for vengeance against individuals is pure tyranny, no matter how provocative the person may be. More so when the agency involved is only known for incompetence and corruption. #shame
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) September 9, 2020
Respected #BalasahebThackeray was the messiah of #KashmiriHindus in #Maharashtra, who were displaced from their motherland. Today, a girl @KanganaTeam feels displaced in the same #Maharashtra, where she came to make her destiny. #BharatWithKangana #MahaSarkarVsKangana
— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) September 9, 2020
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6: 48 IST, September 9th 2020
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
6: 46 IST, September 9th 2020
In case of #ShushantSingh case Thackeray Sarkar misused Mumbai Police to Crush & Divert Investigation & now trying to Crush #KangnaRanaut by abusing BMC misusing Power to Crush Journalist who gives News against them V will fight for Justice & expose their wrongdoings @BJP4India
— Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya) September 9, 2020
Maharashtra's Leader of opposition @Dev_Fadnavis' take on #DeathOfDemocracy. @KanganaTeam pic.twitter.com/ZxUKiyqMOE
— Priti Gandhi - प्रीति गांधी (@MrsGandhi) September 9, 2020
घमण्डतंत्र से चलने वाली सरकार अपनी ही जनता को कब तक डरायेगी?#Maharashtra #DeathOfDemocracy
— Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur) September 9, 2020
All the liberals claiming freedom of speech & dissent is endangered in India, especially those who returned awards, do you not see the hypocrisy today in not standing up for @KanganaTeam's #FoE & against her harrassment by the Maharashtra govt? If this is not #fascism what is?
— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) September 9, 2020
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6: 39 IST, September 9th 2020
अपने पापों को छुपाने हेतु एक ओर साधुओं और कलाकारों के हत्यारों को संरक्षण व प्रोत्साहन तो, दूसरी ओर इन मामलों को उजागर कर न्याय चाहने वाली फिल्मी व मीडिया हस्तियों @KanganaTeam व @ArnabGoswamiRTV पर अनवरत सरकारी हमले वीर शिवाजी की जनता आखिर कब तक सहेगी!! अति सर्वत्र वर्जयेत्..
— विनोद बंसल (@vinod_bansal) September 9, 2020
5: 59 IST, September 9th 2020
Condemning BMC, BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi said, "It is full of hooliganism of Shiv Sena and BMC. A writ petition can be filed in its loss and compensation for loss can be sought. If there was an illegal construction, the rules that should be followed before breaking it. In this way a house, a shop cannot be targeted".
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5: 59 IST, September 9th 2020
Protesters supporting Kangana are being detained by Police. They were protesting against the demolition of Kangana's office and raised slogans against Sanjay Raut
5: 59 IST, September 9th 2020
Now BMC seeks permission to break down Kangana's Residence at Khar, as per sources. The civic body has approached the concerned civil Court for the same, say sources.
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5: 56 IST, September 9th 2020
कंगना का ऑफिस अवैध था या उसे डिमॉलिश करने का तरीका ?
— Sanjay Nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) September 9, 2020
क्योंकि हाई कोर्ट ने कार्रवाई को गलत माना और तत्काल रोक लगा दी।
पूरा एक्शन प्रतिशोध से ओत-प्रोत था।
लेकिन बदले की राजनीति की उम्र बहुत छोटी होती है।
कहीं एक ऑफिस के चक्कर में शिवसेना का डिमॉलिशन न शुरु हो जाए !#KanganaRanaut
5: 56 IST, September 9th 2020
BRAVEHEART ❤️
— Ankita lokhande (@anky1912) September 9, 2020
Exorbitant love & More Power to you 💪🏻 @KanganaTeam pic.twitter.com/6WQWPkrObD
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4: 58 IST, September 9th 2020
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur condemns demolition of a portion of Kangana Ranaut's Mumbai bungalow, says she should get "proper atmosphere" to work in her field.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 9, 2020
4: 58 IST, September 9th 2020
Appalled as a Mumbaikar with the state of affairs in the economic capital of India.
— Milind Deora मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) September 9, 2020
Maharashtra is #COVID19’s ground zero. Instead of focusing on governance, we’re busy settling political scores.
Time for all parties to come together & set our priories right.
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4: 58 IST, September 9th 2020
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
4: 00 IST, September 9th 2020
Amid the tense faceoff between actress Kangana Ranaut and Shiv Sena-led BMC, Thackeray ally NCP Supremo Sharad Pawar, on Wednesday, questioned the BMC's sudden action on 'illegal construction' at Ranaut's Pali Hill home. The NCP chief pointed out that 'illegal constructions' issue was not a new menace plaguing the city. Questioning the timing of BMC's partial demolition, he said these actions raised doubts in people's minds. He also said that if the 'demolition' was done as per procedure, then it was appropriate. Bombay High Court has stayed the 'demolition order' for now as Ranaut returns to Mumbai.
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4: 00 IST, September 9th 2020
#LIVE on #BharatForKangana | Local Mumbaikars turn up in support for Kangana Ranaut as BMC demolishes part of her Pali Hill office. Meanwhile, the actress is yet to leave Mumbai airport after landing.
— Republic (@republic) September 9, 2020
Watch live updates here: https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/wLCYDV6c0x
4: 00 IST, September 9th 2020
Maharashtra: Members of Bhartiya Kamgar Sena gathered outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as actor #KanganaRanaut arrived in Mumbai. (Earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/NLzT8GCneF
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2020
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4: 00 IST, September 9th 2020
Talking to Republic TV, Kangana Ranaut's lawyer Rizwan Siddiqui said that the damages due to the demolition was worth in crores. He added that they will ask for compensation, seek criminal action as BMC has allegedly damaged expensive paintings.
4: 00 IST, September 9th 2020
Accompanied by her Y+ security, Ranaut reaches her Pali Hill house amid massive police deployment in the area.
#LIVE on #BharatForKangana | Kangana Ranaut reaches her residence in Khar, Mumbai. Tune in for LIVE updates here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/C8iWWx94Zb
— Republic (@republic) September 9, 2020
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4: 00 IST, September 9th 2020
Issuing her first statement since demolition of her home, Kangana said, "Uddhav Thackeray, do you think ypu have taken revenge by colluding with film mafia and demolishing my house? Today my home is broken, tomorrow your ego will break. This is the wheel of time, it never remains constant. You have done a great favour on me, as I understand what those Kashmir Pandits went through."
" I vow that I will make a movie not only on Ayodhya, but also on Kashmir. I will awaken the citizens as I knew this will happen to us. Uddhav Thackeray, its good that this cruelty happened to me as it signifies something. Jai Hind! Jai Maharashtra!"
तुमने जो किया अच्छा किया 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy pic.twitter.com/TBZiYytSEw
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
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2: 51 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana Ranaut arrived at the Chandigarh airport, from her home in Manali. The actor waved at the media ahead of her flight to Mumbai.
2: 51 IST, September 9th 2020
Speaking to the media after the hearing, Kangana's lawyer Siddiquee said that their response to the notice served by the BMC was rejected by the officials of the municipal body and that they were unwilling to listen to him.
Further, Kangana's advocate revealed that BMC continued the demolition works despite him informing the officials that the matter was sub-judice.
"BMC and we have to work as per law. We will work as per the law codes. No one can intimidate or threaten and enter someone's property like this. I will file a criminal case against them", said Kangana's advocate speaking to the media.
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2: 39 IST, September 9th 2020
In Manali since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, Kangana Ranaut finally decided to return to Mumbai on Wednesday, September 9, after Sanjay Raut threatened her to not to return to the city. The Shiv Sena leader’s comment were sparked by the actor's relentless attack against Mumbai Police in the investigation of the Sushant Singh Rajput case, and claim that she won’t accept the force’s protection amid sensational statements over the alleged Bollywood-drug mafia nexus. Right from asking if Mumbai had become ‘Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’ and then accusing Shiv Sena of ‘promoting itself to Taliban’ to Raut using a cuss word against her, controversial statements have been galore. Her return comes amid the Shiv Sena-led Brihanmumbai Municipal Corportation pasting a ‘stop work’ notice outside her office in Mumbai’s Bandra. This is apart from a retired Mumbai Police officer sending a legal notice to her for 'defaming' the Commissoner of Police and Shiv Sena lodging a police complaint against her, seeking an FIR on ‘charges of sedition’ over the ‘PoK’ comment. Here are all the LIVE UPDATES:
2: 39 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana Ranaut has arrived in Mumbai and is expected to come out of the airport anytime. There is presence of a crowd at the airport as workers of Union Minister Ramdas Athawale-led RPI are also present and promised to escort the actor to her residence. Even Karni Sena workers are present. A portion of Kangana's office was demolished earlier in the day, while the Bombay HC stayed further demolition.
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2: 05 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana is likely to arrive at the Mumbai airport anytime now as her lawyer continued to present the arguments in front of the Bombay High Court via video-conferencing. The actor had left for the city from her hometown Manali on Wednesday. The HC has stayed the demolition.
1: 52 IST, September 9th 2020
The Bombay High Court has ordered a stay on the demolition carried out at Kangana's office. The lawyer in the plea stated that Kangana had sought time for a week and submitted a reply. He also highlighted that the court had prevented any demolition till September 30 due to COVID-19.
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1: 48 IST, September 9th 2020
1: 02 IST, September 9th 2020
The hearing of Kangana's plea seeking a stay on the demolition of a portion of her property has begun in the Bombay High Court.
Meanwhile, some of the officials involved in the demolition of the property were seen departing from the venue in vehicles in big numbers. They avoided a comment as Republic TV asked them questions. Even Mumbai police officials, who were seen dispersing and barricading at the venue, refused comment.
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12: 28 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana clarified that there was no illegal construction at her property, as the BMC demolished a portion of it and added, 'government has banned any demolitions in Covid till September 30.' In a message to 'Bullywood', she wrote that that this was 'fascism.'
There is no illegal construction in my house, also government has banned any demolitions in Covid till September 30, Bullywood watch now this is what Fascism looks like 🙂#DeathOfDemocracy #KanganaRanaut
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
12: 04 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana moved the Bombay High Court seeking a stay on the demolition proceedings of her property currently underway. The court is likely to hear the plea at 12.30PM.
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11: 42 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana likened the demolition of her property as the 'death of democracy' and likened the BMC to 'Babur Army.'
Babur and his army 🙂#deathofdemocracy pic.twitter.com/L5wiUoNqhl
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
Pakistan.... #deathofdemocracy pic.twitter.com/4m2TyTcg95
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
I am never wrong and my enemies prove again and again this is why my Mumbai is POK now #deathofdemocracy 🙂 pic.twitter.com/bWHyEtz7Qy
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
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11: 22 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana's lawyer Rizwan Siddiquee stated that no work was going on at her property, so the BMC action was 'bad in law.'
No work being carried out by Kangana Ranaut in her premises as falsely understood by you, so the notice issued by you as "Stop Work Notice" is absolutely bad-in-law & appears to have been issued only to intimidate her by misusing your dominant position: Kangana Ranaut's lawyer https://t.co/qVDRL64MwF pic.twitter.com/HCNxNfZYd1
— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2020
11: 22 IST, September 9th 2020
A JCB machine was brought in for the demolition process of the property as the Mumbai Police created a barricade to keep media persons away.
#BREAKING | BMC officials enter Kangana Ranaut's office after pasting demolition notice at premises gates, even as actor reaches Chandigarh enroute Mumbai. Tune in to watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/MrjQABMRCO
— Republic (@republic) September 9, 2020
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11: 08 IST, September 9th 2020
BMC officials broke open the lock of Kangana's Manikarnika Films office in Bandra. BMC personnel had equipments like hammer, among others, with them as they entered the property.
10: 54 IST, September 9th 2020
The BMC threatened demolition of Kangana's office-cum-home, by pasting a fresh notice. A day before, the municipal corporation had issued a 'stop work notice' on the property in Mumbai's Bandra.
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10: 30 IST, September 9th 2020
Sharing a photo from her property, Kangana claimed the Maharashtra government had arrived to demolish it. She asserted that her spirit will only rise higher.
As I am all set for Mumbai Darshan on my way to the airport,Maha 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. pic.twitter.com/6lE9LoKGjq
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
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9: 14 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana offered prayers at a temple in Kothi area of Hamirpur district en route Chandigarh from Mandi District. From Chandigarh, she will be leaving for Mumbai. Sister Rangoli can also be seen in the photograph.
8: 24 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana invoked Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, the freedom fighter she had played in the film Manikarnika, as she tweeted on her way to Mumbai. She wrote, "I am being stalled from coming to Maharashtra, but I will follow the footsteps of Rani of Jhansi, and won't crumble or be afraid."
रानी लक्ष्मीबाई के साहस,शौर्य और बलिदान को मैंने फ़िल्म के जरिए जिया है। दुख की बात यह है मुझे मेरे ही महाराष्ट्रा में आने से रोका जा रहा है मै रानी लक्ष्मीबाई के पद चिन्हों पर चलूँगी ना डरूंगी, ना झुकूँगी। गलत के ख़िलाफ़ मुख़र होकर आवाज़ उठाती रहूंगी, जय महाराष्ट्र, जय शिवाजी🙏
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) September 9, 2020
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8: 24 IST, September 9th 2020
Kangana was dressed in a light-coloured saree as she was surrounded by the security, specially provided to her by the government amid the current controversy. She has also tested negative for COVID-19 in Mandi, Dr Devender Sharma, Chief Medical Officer, Mandi District has confirmed.
8: 17 IST, September 9th 2020
As actor Kangana Ranaut leaves for Mumbai amid bitter war-of-words with Shiv Sena, Rajput Karni Sena members have said that they will escort the actor from Mumbai airport to her residence. As per reports, Jeevan Solanki of Karni Sena has said that the group will be responsible for providing security to the Manikarnika actor.
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Published September 9th, 2020 at 08:24 IST
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