Shiv Sainiks refuse to budge from Thackeray funeral site

Shiv Sena workers gathered at the funeral site of Bal Thackeray at Shivaji Park amid reports that the authorities were planning to remove the structure.

Mumbai: Shiv Sena workers on Saturday gathered in large number at the funeral site of Bal Thackeray at Shivaji Park here amid reports that the authorities were planning to remove the structure that has come up at the place. "Come what may, we won`t allow the removal of the 30x30 feet chowthara (platform)," Sena legislator Eknath Shinde told reporters.

Referring to the large number of Shiv Sainiks from Mumbai, Thane and other places who had come to Shivaji Park, Shinde said they would not budge from the venue and also foil attempts to remove the structure. PTI