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Shweta Tiwari, a famous television actress and known for her outspoken acting, is once again in the midst of controversies. This time the reason is not any of his films or shows, but an old statement for which he is being targeted on social media. The issue of abuses and foul language being given to Shweta Tiwari by MNS supporters is now gaining momentum. This incident has once again given rise to the issue of ‘Marathi Manoos’ and hooliganism in the name of freedom of expression in Maharashtra politics. Fans and many social media users are now directly asking MNS chief Raj Thackeray whether the party’s ‘Marathi Manoos’ love and ideology is meant to promote such indecency? Beginning of the controversy: An old statement and increasing hatred This whole matter started when an old video clip of Shweta Tiwari started going viral again on social media. As soon as this clip went viral, workers and supporters associated with MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena) opened a front against Shweta Tiwari on social media platforms. Within no time his posts and comments were filled with obscene abuses and threats. Using such language towards Shweta Tiwari, who herself is an eminent actress and a big face of the entertainment industry, is not only wrong in law but also violates the norms of public decency. Attitude of MNS workers and the issue of ‘Marathi Manoos’ Raj Thackeray’s party MNS has long claimed to protect the interests of ‘Marathi Manoos’ in Maharashtra. However, his party workers have often been accused of spreading violence and indecency in public places and on social media. Even in the case of Shweta Tiwari, the way MNS supporters have used such low level language towards a female actress has created deep anger among the general public. People are asking on social media whether such uncivilized acts are allowed under the party flag? Will party chief Raj Thackeray take cognizance of this or will his silence further encourage such hatred? Questions are being raised on increasing online violence against women. This is not the first time that a female celebrity from the entertainment world has become a victim of trolling or vulgar abuses on social media. But this time the matter is more serious because it is being carried out in the name of a political ideology. Experts believe that when political parties give free rein to workers to make their ideology aggressive, it has a negative impact on the fabric of society. This indecency being targeted at Shweta Tiwari not only hurts her personal dignity but is also an alarm bell for all women who dare to express their opinions or be active in public life. Questions on the silence of Raj Thackeray and MNS leadership: The public and social media users are constantly asking Raj Thackeray whether he has imparted the same values to his supporters. Is spreading such hatred towards women in the great culture of Maharashtra, which is considered the land of saints and social reformers, a part of the ideology of ‘Marathi Manoos’? Till now, no official statement or apology has come from the MNS leadership on this indecent behaviour. This silence is not only reducing people’s trust in the party, but is also giving the message that saying or doing anything for political patronage is justified. It is also a challenge for law enforcement agencies to curb such online hatred and violence against women. Fans and intellectuals united on social media. In this entire episode, not only her fans but also many people from the film industry and intellectuals active on social media have come out openly in support of Shweta Tiwari. People say that if anyone had any objection to Shweta’s statement, they could have expressed their views democratically or taken the legal route, but using vulgar abuses is not acceptable under any circumstances. Hashtags like ‘Standing with Shweta Tiwari’ are trending on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. This is an important voice against such declining language and political hatred in the society.