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Raj Thackeray Removes Modi-Adani Documentary After Mumbai Police Request
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Core Event
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray deleted a 36-minute documentary linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from his X (formerly Twitter) account after receiving a direct request from the Mumbai Police Commissioner.
Background & Context
The documentary was produced by Indian-American entrepreneur and Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia and alleges two decades of alleged collusion, land-allocation favors, and corporate cronyism involving the Modi government and the Adani Group. Thackeray had previously highlighted the same theme in a presentation delivered at his Shivtirth residence in January 2026, which he says incorporated clips later used in the documentary.
Earlier in October 2026, Thackeray posted the video with a Marathi caption warning that the government was attempting to suppress it, urging followers to watch it before it disappeared.
Data & Statistics
- Documentary views on X: over 4.8 million (48 lakh)
- Length of documentary: 36 minutes
- Police notices issued: >= 24 X accounts
Official Statements & Responses
- He reiterated that his objective was to “enlighten the nation” and that the documentary’s removal does not diminish the “spark” he ignited in January 2026 against perceived authoritarianism.
- Mumbai Police officials declined to comment on the specific request but had previously warned that the documentary contained “highly objectionable content” lacking factual basis, as noted in the cyber-crime notices.
- BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban countered the criticism by suggesting that any screening of the documentary should be balanced with videos showing “Raj Thackeray welcoming the Adanis,” indicating a desire for a “fair” presentation of both sides.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Has Shinde kept with him only? We need answers to all questions. Where is Amit Shah’s ED now? The ED used to carry out the raid on opposition leaders for small things? Why is ED silent now? Just because the Rs 500 crore is given by the BJP to Eknath Shinde? There are many questions that the ruling party and its allies have to answer,” — Sanjay Raut
- “Patriots…And Blind devotees…And Friends…Do take a look…” — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He, the MNS chief
Why It Matters
The episode underscores tensions between political actors and law-enforcement agencies over the dissemination of material that challenges official narratives. It also highlights the broader debate in India about media freedom, the role of social-media platforms in political discourse, and the scrutiny of alleged corporate-government linkages. The police’s use of cyber-crime provisions to issue notices against multiple users signals a willingness to intervene in online content deemed defamatory or harmful to corporate reputations.
Impact and Outlook
While the documentary has been removed from Thackeray’s account, the original presentation from January 2026 remains publicly accessible, and the video continues to circulate through other users who reposted it prior to deletion. The incident may prompt further legal scrutiny of online political content and could influence how opposition leaders use social media to raise allegations against the ruling party and its perceived allies.