Sena doesn't endorse the reason for Nawaz' ouster from Ramlila : Aaditya Thackeray

Mumbai: Aaditya Thackeray, head of Yuv Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena, has clarified that the party does not endorse his being ousted from the Ramlila play owing to being a Muslim.

He also strongly asserted that the action was uncalled for, and the concerned person, office bearer or otherwise, was not voicing the party’s policy on the issue.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who was to play the role of Maarich, a demon who wished to die at the hands of Lord Ram in the festivities in his hometown, had also posted a video of the play’s rehearsals online, saying that his childhood dream could not come true this time.

The news of the actor’s cameo spread, and local activists, allegedly from the Shiv Sena had opposed his casting. Nawaz was forced to pull out of the play, citing ‘technical issues’.

The theatre community at large has condemned the events, taking objection to the religious discrimination Nawaz had to face.

Nawaz had also taken to Twitter to say that he’s received considerable support, but after comprehending the issue, he’s decided to be at peace with it.